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Carbon farming hits major milestone

Carbon farming hits major milestone

Central Queensland farmers have sold the first carbon credits under the Land Restoration Fund.

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Downgrades to production estimates for French, German and Russian wheat crops are putting further pressure on the global balance sheet for wheat.

St George seasonal worker quarantine approval welcomed

St George seasonal worker quarantine approval welcomed

Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha O'Toole has welcomed news that the Department of Agriculture has approved on-farm quarantine arrangements at St George for 34 seasonal workers from Tonga.

Making headlines on September 24, 1977

Making headlines on September 24, 1977

Back then doctors had come under attack for smoking in front of patients.

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Downgrades to production estimates for French, German and Russian wheat crops are putting further pressure on the global balance sheet for wheat.

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

Central Brangus Classic sale hits a high of $52,500 in Gracemere

Central Brangus Classic sale hits a high of $52,500 in Gracemere

Sixteen Central Queensland based Brangus breeder offered an impressive line-up of 102 bulls and females at this year's annual sale on Friday.

Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

When 'minutes matter' is the name of your new trauma training program, the awkward dance the LifeFlight rescue helicopter based at Roma has to engage in to go into action puts that to shame.

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

While international competitors may have been sidelined this year for the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby, competition remained as fierce as ever in the western Queensland town of Winton on Friday night.

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

Making headlines on September 24, 1977

Making headlines on September 24, 1977

Back then doctors had come under attack for smoking in front of patients.

Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

When 'minutes matter' is the name of your new trauma training program, the awkward dance the LifeFlight rescue helicopter based at Roma has to engage in to go into action puts that to shame.

St George seasonal worker quarantine approval welcomed

St George seasonal worker quarantine approval welcomed

Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha O'Toole has welcomed news that the Department of Agriculture has approved on-farm quarantine arrangements at St George for 34 seasonal workers from Tonga.

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

While international competitors may have been sidelined this year for the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby, competition remained as fierce as ever in the western Queensland town of Winton on Friday night.

A look into Riverina's history with homestead auction

A look into Riverina's history with homestead auction

One of the Riverina's landmark colonial homesteads is on the market.

Tips to optimise your harvest this season

Tips to optimise your harvest this season

The Australian grains sector is on course to what is forecast to be another golden harvest for many key production zones as grain begins filling chaser bins across the country.

Central Brangus Classic sale hits a high of $52,500 in Gracemere

Central Brangus Classic sale hits a high of $52,500 in Gracemere

Sixteen Central Queensland based Brangus breeder offered an impressive line-up of 102 bulls and females at this year's annual sale on Friday.

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Condamine's Retreat and North Combarngo on the market | Video

Condamine's Retreat and North Combarngo on the market | Video

The Condamine properties Retreat and North Combarngo will be auctioned in Brisbane on November 5.

Faces from the Central Brangus Classic sale | Photos

Faces from the Central Brangus Classic sale | Photos

Check out who was spotted at this year's Central Brangus Classic sale in Gracemere on Friday.

Minister supports NT agriculture supply chain focus

Minister supports NT agriculture supply chain focus

Darwin's showpiece cattle export facility, the Berrimah Export Yards, proved to be the perfect setting for last week's future-focused launch of a new agricultural supply chain project in strategic development and northern innovation by Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud.

Major earthquake hits south-east Australia

Major earthquake hits south-east Australia

Shaken, not stirred, but little damage reported from magnitude six earthquake.

Earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

Earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

A 5.8 earthquake on the Richter scale has rocked Victoria and been felt extensively.

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Carbon farming hits major milestone

Carbon farming hits major milestone

Central Queensland farmers have sold the first carbon credits under the Land Restoration Fund.

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Global wheat supplies under further pressure

Downgrades to production estimates for French, German and Russian wheat crops are putting further pressure on the global balance sheet for wheat.

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

Seedlab goes national

Seedlab goes national

Woolworths has given small-business accelerator $4 million, helping it to go national.

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Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs will supercharge the development of a multi-billion dollar export industry.

Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

The Tasmanian government will place an immediate 12-month moratorium on offshore salmon farm expansion before it stops granting new leased areas in the state from January 1, 2023.

Biden calls for global methane cuts

Biden calls for global methane cuts

US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to join the United States and European Union in a pledge to cut methane emissions.

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

Regional communities encouraged to share their views on phone and internet coverage issues.

Bob Katter condemns pocket knife prosecution

Bob Katter condemns pocket knife prosecution

"The stockman carrying his saddle has a pocketknife on his belt. Everyone in the bush carries a pocketknife.

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Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

Rodeo rides to LifeFlight's aid at Roma

When 'minutes matter' is the name of your new trauma training program, the awkward dance the LifeFlight rescue helicopter based at Roma has to engage in to go into action puts that to shame.

Queenslanders dominate annual leadership competition

Queenslanders dominate annual leadership competition

With 15 winners in total, Queensland makes up more than a quarter of the winners.

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Katherinites will have the chance to put their glad rags on while also raising money for charity at the Dreaming Under the Sun Luncheon this weekend.

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

See who was snapped at the Mareeba Annuals.

When is a pub not a pub? When it's the Mucka Bup!

When is a pub not a pub? When it's the Mucka Bup!

A mucked-up name - it's the perfect statement for a building in a place called Muckadilla, and it's shone a spotlight right on the town's much anticipated new hotel.

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

Jacka-poos triumph in national Dunny Derby title

While international competitors may have been sidelined this year for the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby, competition remained as fierce as ever in the western Queensland town of Winton on Friday night.

Meet the English girl who became a real life Calamity Jane

Meet the English girl who became a real life Calamity Jane

Meet the English girl who was inspired by a western classic.

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Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

Irrigation an Energy Saver opportunity for dairy

A new irrigation system recommended through the Energy Savers program has paid dividends for a Sunshine Coast dairy.

Tips to optimise your harvest this season

Tips to optimise your harvest this season

The Australian grains sector is on course to what is forecast to be another golden harvest for many key production zones as grain begins filling chaser bins across the country.

Maintaining property rights requires getting on the front foot

Maintaining property rights requires getting on the front foot

COMMENT: It is time to get accurate and equitable emissions definitions and targets.

Just who is willing to represent agriculture?

Just who is willing to represent agriculture?

How can we expect to have fair and just policy decisions from either side of the Australian political sphere when there is a massive lack of direct experience backing the members within parliament?

Fair Go Dairy application withdrawn

Fair Go Dairy application withdrawn

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy Logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

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Police: 'Others involved' in horse slaughter

Police: 'Others involved' in horse slaughter

Police believe a Mount Isa man charged over the horrific slaughter of 41 horses near Longreach last month had help shooting the animals.

McMahon salutes with a winning quadrella in Barcy

McMahon salutes with a winning quadrella in Barcy

With rides in seven of the eight programmed events, Ric McMahon simply dominated the Barcaldine races

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

See who was snapped at the Mareeba Annuals.

Meet the English girl who became a real life Calamity Jane

Meet the English girl who became a real life Calamity Jane

Meet the English girl who was inspired by a western classic.

Government splashes funding at stock routes

Government splashes funding at stock routes

The annual injection of capital and maintenance funds will be shared across projects submitted by nine local governments.

Dingo race meets could be in doubt

Dingo race meets could be in doubt

The annual Dingo Race Day and Trap Throwing event attracted one of it's biggest attendance to date, but future races may be in doubt.

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Ballard family added to Queensland racing Hall of Fame

Ballard family added to Queensland racing Hall of Fame

The family trio of Keith, Denise and Dan Ballard have been added to the Qld Racing Hall of Fame

Queensland to host Rugby Championship

Queensland to host Rugby Championship

Queensland will host Rugby Championship games in a series of double-headers.

Sedan Dip draft, races and rodeo returns this weekend

Sedan Dip draft, races and rodeo returns this weekend

Another one of the North West's great bush events will take place this weekend.

NSW cowboy takes Mount Isa buckle after decade trying

NSW cowboy takes Mount Isa buckle after decade trying

The open bull ride final was described by rodeo announcer Randall Spann as the best section of bull riding he had seen "in a long time".

Four new additions to Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame

Four new additions to Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame

Four legendary rodeo competitors and Rotarians who have created a lasting legacy have been inducted into the Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame.