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Yanco Creek project saves no water and benefits big irrigators

Yanco Creek project saves no water and benefits big irrigators

An $84-million proposal to stop the regular flow down Yanco Creek won't save water for the environment and could be redirected to big irrigators downstream, a new report says.

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Rain may have come too late for organisers of the Harry Redford Cattle Drive to swing into gear and revive the iconic droving experience for 2020 but bush cooks will get a chance to show their skills at a Drive reunion.

Lion's $600m sale green light

Lion's $600m sale green light

ACCC approves the sale of Lion Dairy and Drinks to China's Mengniu, after farmgate milk market competition investigation in Victoria

Panama disease confirmed on Tully banana farm

Panama disease confirmed on Tully banana farm

Panama disease has been confirmed on a Tully Valley commercial banana farm, making it the fourth property impacted since the disease was first detected in Queensland in 2015.

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Rain may have come too late for organisers of the Harry Redford Cattle Drive to swing into gear and revive the iconic droving experience for 2020 but bush cooks will get a chance to show their skills at a Drive reunion.

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Despite 172pc profit slump, livestock exporter Wellard Limited says its earnings, debt position and prospects are improving

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets for people and businesses in remote and regional Australia are in the firing line.

Medway train crash remembered

Medway train crash remembered

If the Midlander passenger train had been running on time 60 years ago on February 26, 1960, five siblings on board would not be alive to tell their story of one of Queensland's worst rail disasters.

Providore category added to Fresh Awards

Providore category added to Fresh Awards

There's a new category at this year's Fresh Awards.

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Despite 172pc profit slump, livestock exporter Wellard Limited says its earnings, debt position and prospects are improving

Panama disease confirmed on Tully banana farm

Panama disease confirmed on Tully banana farm

Panama disease has been confirmed on a Tully Valley commercial banana farm, making it the fourth property impacted since the disease was first detected in Queensland in 2015.

Medway train crash remembered

Medway train crash remembered

If the Midlander passenger train had been running on time 60 years ago on February 26, 1960, five siblings on board would not be alive to tell their story of one of Queensland's worst rail disasters.

Lion's $600m sale green light

Lion's $600m sale green light

ACCC approves the sale of Lion Dairy and Drinks to China's Mengniu, after farmgate milk market competition investigation in Victoria

Providore category added to Fresh Awards

Providore category added to Fresh Awards

There's a new category at this year's Fresh Awards.

Chemical stocks tight, but sufficient for now

Chemical stocks tight, but sufficient for now

The grains industry is talking about a potential shortage of important herbicides, but while stocks will be tight there should be enough.

Helping farmers turn their ideas into commercial success

Helping farmers turn their ideas into commercial success

Farmers2Founders is seeking 12 recruits for its 2020 program to help farmers commercial their innovative ideas and products.

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets for people and businesses in remote and regional Australia are in the firing line.

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Providore category added to Fresh Awards

Providore category added to Fresh Awards

There's a new category at this year's Fresh Awards.

Mundubbera season transformed

Mundubbera season transformed

A major turnaround in seasonal conditions has transformed the outlook on Wivenhoe at Mundubbera.

Khancoban auction on March 27

Khancoban auction on March 27

Stand out New England property Khancoban will be auctioned in Brisbane on March 27.

Rodeo stars shine at Alpha | Photos

Rodeo stars shine at Alpha | Photos

The Alpha 4Bs rodeo was held at the Alpha showgrounds on Saturday.

Tenterfield's grazing, orchard opportunity | Video

Tenterfield's grazing, orchard opportunity | Video

Tenterfield cattle property Bald Rock has the added bonus of apple and cherry orchards.

Agribusiness

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Lion's $600m sale green light

Lion's $600m sale green light

ACCC approves the sale of Lion Dairy and Drinks to China's Mengniu, after farmgate milk market competition investigation in Victoria

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Wellard sinks to $2.1m half-year loss but charts new course

Despite 172pc profit slump, livestock exporter Wellard Limited says its earnings, debt position and prospects are improving

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets in firing line

Zone tax offsets for people and businesses in remote and regional Australia are in the firing line.

Helping farmers turn their ideas into commercial success

Helping farmers turn their ideas into commercial success

Farmers2Founders is seeking 12 recruits for its 2020 program to help farmers commercial their innovative ideas and products.

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Yanco Creek project saves no water and benefits big irrigators

Yanco Creek project saves no water and benefits big irrigators

An $84-million proposal to stop the regular flow down Yanco Creek won't save water for the environment and could be redirected to big irrigators downstream, a new report says.

High-ranking Nationals attack National Farmers climate policy

High-ranking Nationals attack National Farmers climate policy

"I sometimes shake my head at the NFF."

Water Minister snubs local MP during first basin visit

Water Minister snubs local MP during first basin visit

"He basically went bush but stayed in his Canberra bubble."

Queensland govt lost track of how many CSG leases it handed out

Queensland govt lost track of how many CSG leases it handed out

An audit found the regulators were unable to produce a full list of fracking permits.

Japan and South Korea warnings over virus

Japan and South Korea warnings over virus

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Medway train crash remembered

Medway train crash remembered

If the Midlander passenger train had been running on time 60 years ago on February 26, 1960, five siblings on board would not be alive to tell their story of one of Queensland's worst rail disasters.

Showgirl rules being reviewed

Showgirl rules being reviewed

MARRIED women or women with children may be able to enter the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl awards under proposed changes to the youth engagement and personal development competition.

Outback on par for huge golf prizes

Outback on par for huge golf prizes

Plenty of social golfers could be tempted out of the 19th hole with the announcement by Golf Australia that it was putting up the world's largest amateur golfing prize pool for the 2020 Outback Queensland Masters.

Windorah shows its heart

Windorah shows its heart

The hospitality and ingenuity that western Queensland is renowned for not only helped saved a tourist's life just after Christmas last year; it also came to the rescue of his partner stranded miles from home.

Jac and Shaz back in My Kitchen Rules spotlight

Jac and Shaz back in My Kitchen Rules spotlight

Last time Mount Isa cousins Jac and Shaz were on television series My Kitchen Rules, they ended up with a billboard in the north west Queensland city bearing their faces.

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Rain may have come too late for organisers of the Harry Redford Cattle Drive to swing into gear and revive the iconic droving experience for 2020 but bush cooks will get a chance to show their skills at a Drive reunion.

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

More than 550 entries flooded in, this is the winner and the finalists.

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Back high emissions targets

Back high emissions targets

The Gauge: Grain farmer Peter Mailler says a high emissions reduction target is the key to compelling adequate funding for agricultural stewardship programs.

The next pest that awaits us

The next pest that awaits us

We need to consider what might be the next pest awaiting us.

Report dairy contract issues and potential code breaches to QDO

Report dairy contract issues and potential code breaches to QDO

Farmers need to be wary of processors trying to lock in unfavourable terms.

Time to start listening

Time to start listening

After a very long summer, our View From the Paddock columnist looks at his Facebook page like the pile of corrugated iron at the back of the shed - scared of what is lurking within.

Investing in Aussie agriculture makes sense to foreigners

Investing in Aussie agriculture makes sense to foreigners

After a tumultuous start to 2020, what agriculture needs right now is capital - not grants or handouts - but serious investment in everything from farms to infrastructure

Horses

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Winning start for McGillivray Mk II

Winning start for McGillivray Mk II

The McGillivray siblings Matt and Daniel were winners on their day of race riding at Roma.

Dan McGillivray faces his race day debut

Dan McGillivray faces his race day debut

Roma-based apprentice Dan McGillivray will have his first day of race riding on February 22.

Kilcoy racetrack could be on a winner

Kilcoy racetrack could be on a winner

Boom times for the Kilcoy Race Club could continue as plans are afoot for two new starting points.

Grey Missile a success story

Grey Missile a success story

Former Far North Queensland sprinter Grey Missile sent his earnings soaring past $300,000 on January 25.

Numbers game at the races

Numbers game at the races

Riders Hannah Phillips and Andrew Mallyon and trainers Desleigh Forster and Barry Phillips were regional racing standouts last weekend.

Could be double the fun for Billy

Could be double the fun for Billy

Billy Johnson could be eyeing a double at Thangool on January 25, according to form analysts.

Sport

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Oakleigh Plate is a 'pippie' for Eureka Stud

Oakleigh Plate is a 'pippie' for Eureka Stud

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Taroom rider aims for win at Hay Rodeo in NSW

Taroom rider aims for win at Hay Rodeo in NSW

Stuart McGuire-Spalding will head to Hay Rodeo hoping to boost his APRA standings.

Horse welfare inquiry recommends licensed breeders

Horse welfare inquiry recommends licensed breeders

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Kenny aims for third all around cowgirl win

Kenny aims for third all around cowgirl win

Ellysa Kenny will look to put points on the board at Tumbarumba and Narrandera this weekend.

Fry eyes rookie saddle bronc title at Wagga

Fry eyes rookie saddle bronc title at Wagga

Gavin Fry is travelling from north west Qld to Wagga Wagga on Saturday in his quest for the rookie saddle bronc title.