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Rabobank celebrates National Book Week with George the Farmer
The George the Farmer story began in 2012 when founder Simone Kain was trawling the internet looking for farming books and apps for her farm-obsessed son George ... "I quickly discovered there wasn't a human farming character globally who was telling sequential stories about life on the land for children, let alone a modern Aussie farmer telling real, relatable yarns," she said.
Papaya mealybug detected in Darwin
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has increased plant surveillance after a confirmed sample of the papaya mealybug was found in the Darwin region. Â The suspected Paracoccus marginatus was discovered after the Plant Biosecurity team received a call from a concerned resident in Parap last week, who identified a cluster of white coloured insects on their papaya plants.
Waugal and banksia murals shine on refreshed water assets: McGurk
Vibrant murals on water assets in Gosnells and Armadale were unveiled by Water Minister Simone McGurk, who also celebrated the successful partnerships between Water Corporation, local artists and school groups ... "Through the Splash of Colour program, we've worked with local community groups to transform more than 60 water assets across Western Australia into something they can be proud of, adding real value to our streets and suburbs": Water Minister Simone McGurk.
Stronger police powers to tackle knife crime: Fyles, Worden
Amendments proposed to the Police Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2023 will authorise police to use handheld scanners to detect, seize and destroy weapons being carried by individuals. Â Carrying a controlled weapon without reasonable excuse is an offence which carries a penalty of 12 months imprisonment, this term is double if the offence occurs at night time.
Smarter justice to tackle youth crime: Worden, Paech
In November 2022 the NT Government passed legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old. This legislation will now come into effect from 1 August 2023. If a child 11 years or under engages in concerning behaviour, they will be dealt with by NT Police and Territory Families through referring the child and their family to the On The Right Track program.
Australian pineapple industry on the road to recovery ahead of annual Field Days: QFVG
Yeppoon in Central Queensland will host Australia’s pineapple industry this week for their annual Pineapple Field Days. Organised by Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) on behalf of Australian Pineapples, the two-day event brings together growers, government, researchers, and supply chain members to showcase the latest research and development occurring within the industry.
Texas Show, 29-30 July 2023
On behalf of the Texas Show Committee, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all Texans, visitors, exhibitors, and participants to this year’s eagerly awaited Texas Show.
Giru Show, 9 September 2023
Giru Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society Inc.
New Cape York Special Fisheries Working Group established: Furner
On a visit to the Torres Strait, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner announced the composition of the new 10-person Cape York Special Fisheries Working Group to provide advice on fisheries issues in the region.
New compliance unit to protect Territory’s aquatic resources and sea country: Kirby, Uibo
The Territory Labor Government is investing $2.2 million in the 2023/24 budget to establish a dedicated Fisheries Compliance Unit, comprising of one manager and eight officers, within the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade ... the unit’s core duties will include the monitoring of fishing activities in Territory waterways including catches of high-risk fish stock, such as black jew fish.
