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Politics

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

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Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

When the Pentagon and New York's twin towers were smashed by al-Qaeda terrorist attacks, Ian Donges, was at the centre of the drama, caught in Washington trying to end US import tariffs on Aussie lamb.

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Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at 2010 to 2019.

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Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

New century's trade, drought and bush frictions hit NFF radar

New century's trade, drought and bush frictions hit NFF radar

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at the early 2000s.

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More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

Emergency response plan aims to co-ordinate preventive measures across state and federal governments.

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Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

National Farmers' Federation report card finds ag sector won't reach its goal to a $100b a year sector by 2030.

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George Bush, Mabo and War on the Wharves: NFF in the 1990s

George Bush, Mabo and War on the Wharves: NFF in the 1990s

As the NFF celebrates 40 years, we look at the big moments for the national farm lobby group through the 1990s.

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Wide combs, Mudginberri and the march on Canberra: the NFF in the 1980s

Wide combs, Mudginberri and the march on Canberra: the NFF in the 1980s

As the National Farmers' Federation prepares to celebrate their 40th birthday at a gala dinner on Monday night, we've taken a look back through each of their decades. Here's what happened in the 1980s.

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Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

In an effort to reduce power price pain, federal government is funding research into local power supply solutions

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Emerald junior rugby 7s | Photos

Emerald junior rugby 7s | Photos

The BHP 2019 Western Sevens rugby union carnival was held at Emerald over the weekend.

Sober in the Channels

Sober in the Channels

Shanna Whan probably thought she had the toughest speaking gig at last weekend's Channel Country Ladies Day at Thargomindah.

Prickle bush doublespeak ridiculed

Prickle bush doublespeak ridiculed

Confirmation by the Queensland government that it has reneged on its March 29 commitment to spend $5 million on combating the emerging prickly acacia forest in Queensland's north west has been ridiculed as political double talk.