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NFF welcomes right to repair push, but calls for commitment for ag machinery
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ renewed emphasis on right to repair … but urged the Federal Government to commit to including agricultural machinery in proposed reforms ... the organisation was committed to a scenario where manufacturers and farmers could work constructively on a right to repair framework for farm machinery.
People First Bank partners with FKG Group to develop landmark new head office in Toowoomba
People First Bank has announced a significant new partnership with the award-winning, locally based FKG Group to develop a new five-storey head office in Toowoomba’s CBD ... The new head office at 502 Ruthven Street will accommodate up to 400 employees in a modern, adaptable work environment.
New report highlights the key to Australia’s clean energy future is reliant on large-scale electricity storage: Monash University
The storage imperative: Powering Australia’s clean energy transition is authored by Associate Professor Guillaume Roger from Monash University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. His analysis shows that how we trade electricity today, and the financial instruments that support such trade, are inadequate to deal with intermittent energy and storage.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels continue to increase: CSIRO
Global carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024 but total emissions from fossil fuel and land use changes over the last decade have stabilised, according to the Global Carbon Budget ... The report is produced by leading research international organisations, including CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, as part of the Global Carbon Project.
A walk in the park? Not anymore—cutbacks leave Victoria’s parks in peril: McArthur
Mrs McArthur highlighted the severe impact of these changes, pointing out that “Victoria’s parks, like everything else beyond the tram tracks, are a low priority. Even when the government had money, Parks Victoria was not a priority” … in the past three years, the area treated for invasive species and pest control has fallen by 33 per cent.
Watarrka National Park added to National Heritage List: Plibersek, McCarthy, Scrymgour
The Albanese Labor Government has placed Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory on the National Heritage List in recognition of the site’s outstanding heritage value to Australia ... The site has been recognised for its remarkable living cultural landscape which is a physical manifestation of the Tjukurrpa and is protected by the songs, ceremonies, and culture of Anangu ngurraritja.
Yarram Show, 23-24 November 2024
Yarram Agricultural Show
The Yarram Agricultural Show is a local, iconic community event that showcases our local talent.
We hold traditional exhibits in cookery, horticulture,...
Albanese Government backs regional aviation: King, Watt
Rex’s administration process is progressing, with the recent sale of Pel-Air Aviation Pty Limited to Helicorp Pty Ltd, part of Toll Aviation, with proceeds from the sale being used to repay secured creditors. The financing will support the business to continue offering critical services for regional communities, with Rex’s administrators intending … to extend the Voluntary Administration to 30 June 2025.
Extension sought for Rex voluntary administration: REX
Sam Freeman. I wanted to personally share with you today’s news that the Australian Government announced an $80m financing facility to support the continued operations of the Rex network and their intention to extend the Federal Government Regional Flight Booking Guarantee. This is great news for Rex. It provides resources for investment needed to improve the business and the operational performance of the regional network including increasing the size of the active regional Rex fleet.
Cook Government promotes WA businesses on the global stage: Jarvis
Interested business are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to participate in any of five key trade exhibitions to be held in Asia and the Middle East in 2025. Food, beverage and hospitality events have proven to be a great avenue for WA businesses to showcase their products and establish trade relationships.
