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Australian seafood industry hooked on better management: UniSA

New research from the University of South Australia shows that the Australian seafood industry has become more resilient to food shocks – a good sign, with Australians eating more seafood now than ever before. Shocks are a sudden and dramatic loss in food production and can impact food security, as well as local industries and livelihoods.

Fisheries expert shares UK lessons on how offshore wind and fishing can co-exist: BMM  

Australia’s fledgling offshore wind farm sector can learn from the successes and mistakes of the UK, says an expert with a quarter century of hands-on experience in fishing and the last dozen advising offshore oil, gas and renewables industries. John Watt, Brown and May Marine’s Senior Fisheries Expert, was invited as a keynote speaker at this month’s Offshore Windtech Summit1 in Melbourne, the Asia Pacific’s largest wind energy gathering.

Victoria’s planning guidelines for transmission infrastructure threaten food security: VFF

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has raised serious concerns over the recently released planning guidelines for transmission infrastructure, saying the Victorian government continues to ignore critical farmer advice on planned transmission projects. VFF President Emma Germano said that while the area targeted for infrastructure development would be further refined, the current approach is problematic.  

Simplifying moves across rural and regional Australia: Find a Mover

Howe Tran. Moving is often deemed one of life’s most stressful undertakings. From securing a reliable moving company to ensuring the safe arrival of your belongings, the hurdles can be numerous and often overwhelming. For those relocating within rural and regional Australia, the challenges are amplified ... Find a Mover, Australia's national removalist comparison booking platform is stepping in to ease the burden.

Charters Towers Agricultural Show, 28-30 July 2024

Celebrating tradition, innovation, and community spirit Charters Towers Agricultural Show The Charters Towers Agricultural Show is an annual event that brings together the local community to...

Pine Rivers Show, 2-4 August 2024

Pine Rivers Show The 2024 Pine Rivers Show, a much anticipated annual event, is set to take place from August 2nd to 4th at the...

International performers treat Cairns to an Evening of Song and Opera in the sacred surrounds of St Monica’s Cathedral

Cairns-born and raised opera singer Cassandra Wright will return home from Europe next month to perform with acclaimed concert pianist Harry Rylance in a one-night-only recital at  St. Monica’s Cathedral ... Night Songs, An Evening of Song and Opera  will be an absolute treat, featuring the accomplished international pairing showcasing pieces from their debut album,  In the Twilight.  

Forestry fire specialists answer the call in Canada: Forestry Corporation of NSW    

Four fire specialists from Forestry Corporation are serving as part of a New South Wales deployment of firefighters assisting authorities in Canada to tackle the country’s wildfires.  A contingent of firefighters and incident management specialists have departed for Canada after AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services received a request for assistance from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.  

The long-term productivity slowdown – and what we can do about it: ABARES

A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades. ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said climate variability, particularly drought, was having an important impact.

3G shutdown: Senate inquiry public hearing: NFF

"Since its introduction in 2006, the 3G network has been a steadfast lifeline for many consumers across the country, but arguably for none more so than those living in regional, rural and remote Australia ... Many in the bush still consider the 3G network an essential component of reliable connectivity, a component which triggers a sigh of relief when it pops up on their phone during an emergency or natural disaster. The final alternative to no signal at all": Charlie Thomas, Deputy CEO, NFF