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Seymour Show, 4-5 October 2024
Seymour Agricultural & Pastoral Society
The Seymour Show will be staged this year at Kings Park Seymour, 4 – 9pm on the night of Friday...
Elmore Field Days, 1-3 October 2024
This year’s iconic Elmore Field Days are set to be a hub of agricultural innovation, and a great day out for the whole family!
Rural Commodities Index holds steady as cattle prices surge: NAB
Cattle prices surged by 6.3 per cent month-on-month in August, highlighting strong demand and boosting the NAB Rural Commodities Index*, which remained unchanged overall despite significant variability among individual agricultural commodities. NAB’s August Rural Commodities Wrap, released today, notes that while the overall index held steady, global dairy prices also partially recovered after sharp declines in July, contributing to the positive momentum in cattle prices.
Record-high cocoa prices set to sharply increase the cost of chocolate for consumers – global report: Rabobank
Skyrocketing cocoa prices are putting strong pressure on chocolate producers around the globe, who will likely pass on the burden to consumers, according to a new international report by food and agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank. In the report Soaring Cocoa prices: The worst is yet to come, the bank says the main impact of the cocoa crisis still lies ahead, as companies hedge prices and supply contracts up to a year in advance.
Addressing Australia’s housing crisis – An urgent call for action: IAPA
Marnie Davis. The Indigenous - Aboriginal Party of Australia (IAPA) is calling for immediate government intervention relating to Australia’s escalating housing crisis. The IAPA seeks immediate intervention to protect vulnerable families, particularly First Nations peoples, single parent families, and our elders from homelessness and housing insecurity.
Have a scone or two for a good cause with CWA of Victoria at the Melbourne Royal Show 2024
Members of The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. (The CWA of Victoria) will be feeding hungry show-goers from their famous cafeteria at this year's Melbourne Royal Show. With 15,605 scones consumed in 2023, what will be the magic number be in 2024? Â From cooked breakfasts and hearty lunches to enjoying sweet treats including slices, sponge cake and scones with jam and cream - all items are 'guilt free'...
Free access to our libraries – university opens its doors to help Year 12 students study for the HSC: Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is opening its doors to Year 11 and 12 students to give them the best chance at success for their HSC exams. The University will open its libraries across its Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo and Port Macquarie campuses, as well as online, to allow students free access to study spaces and educational materials.
New Energy Infrastructure Commissioner to facilitate leading practice in the reliable renewables rollout: Bowen
The Albanese Government has appointed Tony Mahar as the new Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC). Mr Mahar will draw on his extensive experience in rural and regional Australia, most recently as CEO of the National Farmers Federation, in this important role. Mr Mahar will work as an intermediary between farming and regional communities, industry and government to promote leading community engagement practices as Australia transforms its energy system ...
How aerodrome expansion will create hundreds of jobs
A Sunshine Coast aerodrome that dates back to 1931 is set to soar into the future as a hub for aviation innovation, maintenance and advanced manufacturing. Caloundra Aerodrome, owned by Sunshine Coast Council, will be expanded with the development of an exciting new precinct called Caloundra Aerospace Park. There will be a range of lots available within the 6.3 hectare land release ...
