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Aussie potatoes mashing previous records
New data released by Hort Innovation shows Australians are producing and consuming more potatoes than ever. Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook launches today and includes the latest available data on 75 different categories across fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and cut flowers. And this year, potatoes were top performers in volume growth.
153,000 trees planted at Wivenhoe Dam to increase koala habitat and water quality
Koala habitat will be increased and water quality improved with the planting of 153,000 trees along Wivenhoe Dam to rehabilitate former grazing land ... The trees have been planted at seven sites on former grazing land and include eucalypts like Queensland blue gum, ironbarks, bloodwoods and grey gums, as well as rough-barked apple, river she-oak, and black tea-tree.
An old, run-down water tank has been reborn as an international acoustic masterpiece
A Charles Sturt engineer, a world-famous architect and a renowned composer have transformed a water tank in Cobar into a globally recognised, sound-art masterpiece putting Cobar on the global tourist map.
New zero-emission aircraft fleet to launch in WA
WA companies Aviair and HeliSpirit have partnered with global company Eve Air Mobility, part of the Embraer Group, to bring new zero-emission electric aircraft to WA within the next four years.
Farm Forestry Assist program supporting growth of local softwood plantation timber industry: Kelly
WA Forestry Minister Dave Kelly has launched the Farm Forestry Assist program for 2022, supporting farmers and other landowners wishing to plant pine trees on their land. Established in 2018, successful applicants receive free high-quality radiata pine seedlings from the Forest Products Commission's West Manjimup Nursery to establish 20 to 50 hectare pine plantations on their properties.
Lismore Italian Film Festival, 2-3 April 2022
The Lismore Friendship Festival will host the second annual Italian  Film  Festival at Lismore's bccEvent Cinemas on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 2022.
Historic imagery of 25 January 1952 Australian bushfires
John O'Donnell. A collection of dramatic and informative photos of the 1952 bushfires.
Threatened species strategy action plan – Questions for Minister Ley
Australian Rural & Regional News seeks clarification from Minister Ley regarding the Threatened Species Strategy Action Plan 2021-2026 and Threatened Species Strategy 2021-2031 on a number of points including consultation with, and the role of farmers and landowners generally.
Hinnomunjie Picnic Races, 12 March 2022
Experience picnic racing at its best at this unique racecourse high up in the Australian Alps. With 6 trophy races and a wide range of side attractions the Hinnomunjie Picnic Races is the perfect family event for the holiday weekend.
