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Rabobank commentary: food price inflation remains entrenched above three per cent
While headline annual inflation rose sharply in the March 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), the re-acceleration in inflation was not, at this point, food led, with food price inflation remaining similar to levels recorded since mid-2025.
Farmland prices set for continued “modest” growth in year ahead – Rabobank
Australian farmland prices are expected to grow modestly in 2026, continuing the trend seen over the past year, Rabobank says in its latest annual Australian Farmland Price Outlook. The report, by the specialist agribusiness bank’s RaboResearch division, says the outlook for agricultural land prices in 2026 points to "moderated" growth, with the median price per hectare set to increase by approximately two per cent in its "base case" forecast.
Agricultural industry bodies seek amendments to proposed legislative reform to maintain protections for Condamine Alluvium groundwater system critical for farmers and rural communities: QFF
The Queensland Government is proposing legislative amendments relating to the regulation of coal seam gas (CSG) in the Condamine Alluvium through the Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill).
High-tech network supports early bushfire responses: Picton, Scriven
A ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected almost 90 unplanned fires since it was rolled out across more than a million hectares in South Australia, helping firefighters coordinate earlier bushfire responses.
A Voice by another name: Bev McArthur
"Governments are defined by their priorities, and at a time when Victorians are under real financial pressure, building an expensive new layer of governance and embedding identity-based processes into Parliament reflects, to my mind, a serious misjudgement."
Gas exploration safeguards questioned: NSW Farmers Association
The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said farmers recognised the need for reliable energy but warned hasty exploration without strong safeguards could create unmanageable risks for rural and remote communities.
Upcoming webinar – What’s it take to develop offshore wind in Australia? Blue Economy CRC
This webinar will present the findings of the project ‘Pre-conditions for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Australia’ in three work packages, outlining what it takes to build an offshore wind industry in Australia ... Monday 4 May 2026, 3-4pm (AEST)
Restoration brings Flinders and Freycinet statues back to life
The Matthew Flinders and Louis de Freycinet statues are undergoing restoration, helping preserve these well-known local landmarks for the Whyalla community to enjoy for many years to come. The work is being carried out by local business Signarama...
Delivering free GP appointments for Northern Tasmania: Archer
The Tasmanian Government is delivering more bulk-billed healthcare services for Tasmanians, with the first TassieDoc clinic announced ... The Deloraine and Westbury Medical Centres will boost access to bulk-billing appointments, following a comprehensive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
Seven Cities to drive next wave of regional economic development: Cook, Dawson
The Cook Labor Government has today launched its Seven Cities vision for regional Western Australia - a long-term plan to unlock the next wave of regional economic development and deliver quality infrastructure and services throughout the State.
