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Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

The Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, two institutions that epitomise the character of rural Australia, were honoured by the Governor-General at Longreach on Thursday.

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

It wouldn’t be Beef Australia without the Two Mad Hatters.

Sick to the stomach Shorten demands Middle East live sheep ban

Sick to the stomach Shorten demands Middle East live sheep ban

Bill Shorten has rocked political ranks today, in calling for an immediate ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East.

Liberal MP and Greens live sheep export ban demands rejected

Liberal MP and Greens live sheep export ban demands rejected

DISSENTING calls to ban live sheep exports within the Coalition government have been backed by the Greens but rejected by David Littleproud.

Winton Way Out West is up and running

Winton Way Out West is up and running

Photos from Day One

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

Madelaine Angus may only be 21, but the young grazier knows where she wants to go.

Fifield to launch root-and-branch review as NBN complaints surge

Fifield to launch root-and-branch review as NBN complaints surge

Ombudsman report highlights growing customer dissatisfaction

Agribusiness

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MG’s crisis managers leave as Saputo gets FIRB approval

MG’s crisis managers leave as Saputo gets FIRB approval

Saputo’s buy out of troubled farmer-owned dairy processor Murray Goulburn has been approved by the Foreign Investment Review Board

Dairy factory capacity blowout may bite industry

Dairy factory capacity blowout may bite industry

Warnings of a potential costly over-capacity in the dairy processing sector as production sites expand

Blockchain: new way to trade

Blockchain: new way to trade

Blockchain – could it revolutionise the food and agri supply chain?

The rise and rise of a healthy disrupter

The rise and rise of a healthy disrupter

As global consumer habits shift towards healthier eating Freedom Foods is making a feast of the opportunities

Politics

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Qld premier points out FNQ split flaws

Qld premier points out FNQ split flaws

Palaszczuk has again ruled out a 'separate state' north of the tropic of Capricorn.

Anti-Adani petitions presented

Anti-Adani petitions presented

The scenario of people as far afield as Sydney and Melbourne being able to influence the job prospects of young central Queenslanders concerned Gregory MP, Lachlan Millar, as he reviewed Monday’s anti-Adani petitions presented by graziers Angus Emmott and Will Graham.

Deputy PM won't guarantee Canavan's job

Deputy PM won't guarantee Canavan's job

Michael McCormack won't guarantee the jobs of his predecessor's supporters in an upcoming ministerial reshuffle.

Shorten two-faced on Adani, Turnbull says

Shorten two-faced on Adani, Turnbull says

"It's no secret that Bill is deeply sceptical of the proposed Adani coal mine."

McCormack tipped as Nats’ leader

McCormack tipped as Nats’ leader

Riverina MP Michael McCormack remains favourite to take the National Party reins.

Property

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Wyalong negotiations continue

Wyalong negotiations continue

Negotiations are continuing on the Jimbour property Wyalong, which was passed in at auction for $4.1 million.

Portland Downs sold for $23m

Portland Downs sold for $23m

North Australian Pastoral Company has bought Portland Downs at Isisford for $23 million.

Wura sold at auction

Wura sold at auction

The 756 hectare Dululu property Wura has sold at auction for $1.25 million.

Redcliff listed at $12 million

Redcliff listed at $12 million

Michael and June Hood’s Middlemount property Redcliff has been listed at $12 million.

Life & Style

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Try this: Chilli, lime & peanut salad with BBQ prawns

Try this: Chilli, lime & peanut salad with BBQ prawns

How to stay in your home longer

How to stay in your home longer

Home care is great for mental and physical health

Indications your baby may have hip dysplasia

Indications your baby may have hip dysplasia

Babies can have bad hips too: Everything you need to know about hip dysplasia

Tiani Cook saddles up again – this time for Dolly’s Dream

Tiani Cook saddles up again – this time for Dolly’s Dream

Tiani Cook to raise funds for Dolly's Dream Foundation.

Small bathroom; big feel

Small bathroom; big feel

Look above for inspiration

Look above for inspiration

The healing power of pets

The healing power of pets

Who knew? Owning a pet can be good for your health. Actually, if you have a pet, you probably already do know that.

Events

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LambEx releases program of speakers

LambEx releases program of speakers

LambEx 2018 has released its program of international and Australian speakers, who will present on an array of local and global issues, at the upcoming conference.

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Herd of Hope here to help at Bondi Beach | Photos

Check out all the photos from the charity cattle drive at Bondi Beach.

Faces of Droughtmaster Futurity 2018

Faces of Droughtmaster Futurity 2018

Droughtmaster studs traveled from far and wide to compete in this year’s Droughtmaster Futurity 2018 stud cattle show held at Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday.

Australia Day Camooweal Lawnmower Racing

Australia Day Camooweal Lawnmower Racing

A terrific day of fun and mayhem up on the border.

The spirit of a Cloncurry Australia Day

The spirit of a Cloncurry Australia Day

Cloncurry Australia Day celebrations.

Santa’s top youth camp

Santa’s top youth camp

The summer heat did little to subdue the enthusiasm of young people who turned out for the Santa Gertrudis youth camp at Morgan Park, Warwick.

Big beef award opportunities

Big beef award opportunities

South Australian based young beef ambassador, Jason Schulz, has obtained great opportunities from his role and is encouraging other producers to nominate for the range of beef industry awards at Beef Australia 2018.