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NSW timber workers shafted with support five times worse than Victoria: TFTU
TFTU says the Labor Government is short-changing its own people and not being accountable to workers. The Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union (TFTU) has condemned the NSW Government’s handling of the Great Koala National Park decision, saying workers are being offered redundancy support packages five times worse than their Victorian counterparts.
Making Queensland safer – New youth criminal rehabilitation program in FNQ to help restore safety: Crisafulli, Gerber
... Staying on Track offering up to 12 months of rehabilitation for youths exiting detention, including at least six months’ intensive support to reintegrate them into the community and prevent them falling back into a cycle of crime ... These programs use a network of mentors, family support, and community engagement to help youth strengthen life skills, build positive relationships, and reduce reoffending, laying the foundation for long term change ...
VFF statement: In response to reports of some farmers receiving access notices from Transmission Company Victoria for their land as part of the VNI...
"We’ve consistently told TCV they must take a people-first approach and genuinely engage in a meaningful manner.” “Handing landholders a letter saying they will compulsory access their property to do land surveys flanked by a lawyer is completely tone-deaf and will only further add to mounting opposition to this project.”
Consumers pay more while farmers are crushed by cheap imports: TasFarmers
Tasmanian potato growers are turning the spotlight on multinational food giants as anger builds over price cuts being forced on farmers and the dumping of foreign produce into the Australian market. Farmers are set to rally today in Deloraine to draw the public’s attention and that of the broader commercial community to the way food processors, supermarkets, and fast-food chains are impacting Tasmania’s farming industry.
Food & Fibre Great South Coast to host Future Farming Forum across Warrnambool, Portland, and Hamilton
This transformative event aims to explore the pivotal role of AI technology in the future of agriculture, promising to be a cornerstone for regional innovation and collaboration.Â
20 new space missions to touch down in SA: Malinauskas, Szakacs
South Australia has further cemented its reputation as a global leader in the space economy with the announcement that the Koonibba Test Range will facilitate another 20 spacecraft returns by 2028.
125th Annual Berrigan Show, 5 October 2025
125th Annual Berrigan Show celebrates with Lexus Melbourne Cup Visit
Berrigan Show Society
The 125th Annual Berrigan Show will be held this long weekend on Sunday...
Crime wave worsening under Labor as regional communities left exposed: Cleeland
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for failing to address the worsening crime wave across regional Victoria ... Fresh figures ... reveal substantial increases in criminal incidents, offender rates, and family violence ...
NSW country mayors raise concerns about centralised planning for rural NSW: CMA
Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Mayor Rick Firman OAM, has cautiously welcomed the planning reforms announced by the Minns’ Government. Mayor Firman, however, raised concerns about how centralised planning, standardised assessments and processes would improve outcomes for remote, rural and regional communities.
Creative Streets takes flight with aerial acts
The Creative Streets Festival will take Armidale' creative scene to new heights with a spectacular lineup of entertainment that will ignite your imagination and celebrate our region’s vibrant spirit ... This isn’t just a festival, it’s a creative collision of art, music, ideas, and community.
