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The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) Sustainability Showcase
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is proud to host a Sustainability Showcase, where the latest research and development initiatives related to the ABSF priorities will be presented to the industry’s valued stakeholders.
Cairns man faces court charged with allegedly producing child abuse material in the Philippines: AFP
A Queensland man, 63, is scheduled to face Cairns Magistrates Court today (18 June, 2025) charged with allegedly producing child abuse material in the Philippines. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers searched the man’s phone after he returned to Australia on an international flight at Cairns Airport on 25 December, 2024.
Supporting Victoria’s Basin communities: Tierney
Victorian Minister for Water Gayle Tierney and Federal Minister for Environment and Water Murray Watt have announced new funding for projects that will recover more environmental water for the Murray-Darling Basin. The projects were identified through the Planning Our Basin Future Together Prospectus...
A call to action for the future of volunteering: Volunteering Australia
2026 is the International Year for Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026) and we have an opportunity to shape its legacy. Volunteering Australia invites you to join a global dialogue as part of the Call to Action for the Future of Volunteering, led by the International Association of Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and international partners.
New water projects welcomed by Victorian farmers: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the announcement by the Victorian and Federal Governments of new funding for water infrastructure and environmental projects in northern Victoria ... The VFF also welcomed the new feasibility studies, which will enable further assessment of water projects identified in last year’s Victorian water prospectus.
Time of sowing trials equip WA growers to adapt to variable seasons: GRDC
Western Australian grain growers are set to benefit from a series of targeted projects focused on time of sowing in response to increasing seasonal variability. Delivered through the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) National Grower Network (NGN), the local projects are designed to support growers in making more informed sowing decisions...
Drones trialled to enhance NSW Ambulance aeromedical and special operations: Park
NSW Ambulance has trialled the use of drones to enhance its aeromedical and special operations capabilities during search and rescue missions. The two-month Remotely Piloted Aeromedical Clinical Systems (RPACS) trial, utilised cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care, operational safety and efficiency ... This initiative was made possible through the NSW Ambulance partnership with Toll Aviation ...
SA premium produce on show at World Expo: Szakacs
The state’s food, wine and beverages have been showcased to international retail, food and hospitality business leaders at a special event hosted by South Australian Trade and Investment Minister Joe Szakacs in Japan earlier this week.
Government budget cuts ‘By Five’, abandoning rural child health: McArthur
The Allan Labor Government has cut critical health support for rural children in Western Victoria, axing the award-winning By Five Early Years Initiative in the latest state budget. Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur MP, condemned the decision as a direct attack on families already battling limited access to paediatric care.
Reach for the stars: dark sky plan progresses
The movement to protect our starry night skies – along with our landscape and character, environment and wellbeing – is taking the next step. Sunshine Coast Council is proposing to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the hinterland, encompassing almost 900 square kilometres in the Mary River Catchment and adjoining national parks in our local government area.
