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Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Two emus walked into a bar in Yaraka the other day. No, they really did.

New safety strategy targets farm deaths and injuries

New safety strategy targets farm deaths and injuries

The newly formed Rural Safety and Health Alliance has released its Research, Development and Extension Investment Strategy.

Drought now officially our worst on record

Drought now officially our worst on record

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

SunWater is refusing to clean up its own mess, the LNP's Dale Last says.

New safety strategy targets farm deaths and injuries

New safety strategy targets farm deaths and injuries

The newly formed Rural Safety and Health Alliance has released its Research, Development and Extension Investment Strategy.

More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Recognition has been given to the 30th anniversary of the opening of Korea as a market for Australian beef.

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Joyce breaks ranks with government policy to argue for regional constituents who rank among most disadvantaged in the country.

More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

SunWater is refusing to clean up its own mess, the LNP's Dale Last says.

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Drought now officially our worst on record

Drought now officially our worst on record

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Joyce breaks ranks with government policy to argue for regional constituents who rank among most disadvantaged in the country.

How Scott Morrison's Bush Summit speech went down in Dubbo

How Scott Morrison's Bush Summit speech went down in Dubbo

Binnaway farmer Kym Monkton said while he appreciated all "the little bits and pieces" of support governments offered farmers doing it tough, he wanted to see a more "permanent fix".

Bullock dollars sent soaring

Bullock dollars sent soaring

Tight supplies and high demand pushed prices through the roof at saleyards last week.

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Recognition has been given to the 30th anniversary of the opening of Korea as a market for Australian beef.

Agribusiness

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Aussie boss for tractor giant

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Brandon Stannett new boss of Case IH and New Holland

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Attracting skilled labour is a priority for the dairy industry

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

The Sunshine Coast is fast becoming the perfect location for artisan dairy brands.

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

Asking agriculture to continue to absorb the costs of environmental regulation is unsustainable.

Politics

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Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Joyce breaks ranks with government policy to argue for regional constituents who rank among most disadvantaged in the country.

More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

How Scott Morrison's Bush Summit speech went down in Dubbo

How Scott Morrison's Bush Summit speech went down in Dubbo

Binnaway farmer Kym Monkton said while he appreciated all "the little bits and pieces" of support governments offered farmers doing it tough, he wanted to see a more "permanent fix".

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator Susan McDonald has welcomed a significant boost to the Morrison Government's Financial Assistance Grants program.

Morrison's plan to boost rural industries

Morrison's plan to boost rural industries

The PM has pledged to set up a new parliamentary committee to examine the future needs of rural and regional Australia.

Property

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Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias features 54 hectares of trees with scope for expansion.

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

A Bundaberg macadamia farm with 16,600 trees in full production is on the market.

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

The grassed-up Mitchell property Avalon has sold prior to auction.

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny property 176 North Maleny Road will be auctioned by Re/Max Hinterland on August 10.

Life & Style

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Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Two emus walked into a bar in Yaraka the other day. No, they really did.

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Rural charity reaches out to give children from organ donor families a taste of station life.

Savannah is Central and North West Miss Showgirl

Savannah is Central and North West Miss Showgirl

She's been to the Ekka in search of fairy floss and sideshow rides but now Cloncurry's Savannah McDonald will be in the thick of the livestock side of Queensland's largest agricultural show.

Winton honours Steve Le Marquand in Walk of Fame

Winton honours Steve Le Marquand in Walk of Fame

Australian actor Steve Le Marquand has been honoured at the Winton Vision Splendid Film Festival.

Girls can be bossy, too

Girls can be bossy, too

Online study reveals mares are far from the gracious girls of the equine world yet managing them needs careful attention

Sisters step up application process

Sisters step up application process

In a flagship moment for the Sisters of the North, the charity that has been the rallying call for many north west Queenslanders needing help after the flood, it has registration packs now available.

Randy was top of the pops at Ag-Grow

Randy was top of the pops at Ag-Grow

Events

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Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Rural charity reaches out to give children from organ donor families a taste of station life.

AG-Grow 2019 is under way

AG-Grow 2019 is under way

2019 AG-Grow field day is underway at Emerald.

Augmented reality's vision for Australian ag

Augmented reality's vision for Australian ag

Australian agriculture is about to learn what opportunities augmented reality means for it

Thrills and spills of lawn mower racing

Thrills and spills of lawn mower racing

Competing for a prize pool of $2000, four teams nominated for this year's lawn mower derby.

Ridgelands Show bowls them over

Ridgelands Show bowls them over

Hundreds of visitors made their way to Ridgelands for the 2019 show

Anyone for a chukka?

Anyone for a chukka?

More than 2000 people are expected to watch polo, a game with regal traditions, when the Rockhampton Jaguar event is held, appropriately enough, at Victoria Park

Blackall's first Showgirl in 12 years announced

Blackall's first Showgirl in 12 years announced

A handy 6mm of rain dampened down any dust at the Blackall Showgrounds for the annual Barcoo Pastoral Society show but it also brought less spectators along for the morning events.