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Labor’s net zero land grab destroying regional jobs: Canavan, Tehan, Chester, Colbeck
The Coalition will lodge a Notice of Motion in the Senate and House of Representatives to stop Labor’s new carbon credit approval, which will lock up land and destroy regional jobs. The Coalition has moved to disallow the Carbon Credits Methodology Determination 2026, to stop Labor from paying state governments to permanently cease commercial timber harvesting across entire Regional Forest Agreement areas, in exchange for ‘carbon credits’.
Flood report a welcome step, but leaves some Tweed impacts unrecognised
Tweed Shire Council welcomes the release of CSIRO’s Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative flood mitigation report, focused on detailed flood modelling and mitigation scenarios for the Richmond River catchment around Lismore.
APVMA’s self-congratulatory report hides serious underperformance: CropLife Australia
CropLife Australia, the national peak industry organisation for the plant science sector, has warned that the latest quarterly performance report from the APVMA confirms the regulator remains well short of what Australian farmers and the plant science industry should be able to expect.
Desalinated water flowing ahead of schedule: Shing
Minister Shing announced that desalinated water is now flowing into Cardinia Reservoir, as Melbourne’s storage falls below 64 per cent - the lowest metropolitan storage levels in more than six years ... Without a connection to Melbourne’s water supplies, which are bolstered by the Desalination Plant, Geelong water storages would be under 10 per cent full right now - with severe water restrictions.
Australian Sheep & Wool Show, 17–19 July 2026
More than a sheep show – A celebration of Australian agriculture, wool and rural living.
New era for Australia’s environment – The National Environmental Protection Agency: Watt
Australia's new independent National Environmental Protection Agency will launch into action on Wednesday, beginning a new era of protection for Australia's natural environment. The National EPA, the first in Australia’s history, underpins the Albanese Government’s landmark environmental law reforms, which were passed in December last year.
Komet bets on Irrigation Intelligence to close agriculture’s data gap: Komet Irrigation
New Application Engineering & Digital Systems division and Experience Hub will generate globally relevant insights to advance pivot irrigation science, engineering, and decision-making. Following the successful launch of the Komet Experience Hub in Brazil, Komet is expanding its investment in Irrigation Intelligence to help close one of agriculture's biggest data gaps.
Statement from WA Labor on circuit court sittings to resume: Love
The Nationals welcome today’s confirmation that regional courthouses closed under the Cook Labor Government’s watch will finally reopen in August. But this crisis should never have happened.
Circuit court sittings to resume earlier than expected: Buti, Whitby
Western Australia's regional and remote circuit court sittings will resume under revised security and custody arrangements that will see more police auxiliary officers available to provide support to the courts.
Bird flu rapid response ready: Malinauskas, Scriven
The Malinauskas Government stands ready to respond to any potential H5 bird flu outbreak, backed by an arsenal of specialised resources including a mobile diagnostic laboratory, rapid response units and decontamination facilities.
