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Australia’s carbon capture and utilisation opportunity
Australia could turn carbon dioxide waste into a valuable revenue stream according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
Are there any ‘catches’ for Australian cotton?
Excellent seasonal conditions and strong prices are fuelling a positive outlook for Australia’s cotton sector, with expectations next year’s crop could be one of the largest on record, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
What can we improve now to prepare for future catastrophic and cascading disasters?
While a truly catastrophic disaster is by definition unmanageable, emergency managers can still help reduce loss of life and property and assist in sustaining the continuity of affected communities.
Community Radio Plus is coming
The CBAA is excited in 2021 to be launching its very own community radio industry app. Community Radio Plus will be a one-stop shop for listeners to hear community radio, right across the country. It will feature every community radio station in Australia and champion our sector's rich and diverse content to listeners everywhere.
The time is now for farm clean up
Local Land Services is advising landholders August is the perfect time to get in and clean up on-farm ahead of an expected busy Spring. Cleaning up will help reduce the potential impact of pests, by reducing their possible breeding and nesting locations, as well as reduce the risks for livestock to chemical residues from items such as old batteries.
New faces at Katherine Town Council – student roles
Katherine Town Council have undertaken a new initiative offering year 11 and 12 students from Katherine High School and St Joseph’s Catholic College the opportunity to undertake paid work experience.
Registrations now open for Kidman Springs Beefup Forum & Field Day, 25-26 August 2021
BeefUp forums provide an opportunity for northern Australian beef producers to learn something new, stay up to date with the latest on-farm research and technologies and meet others working in the red meat industry.
Minority Report: An insurance and rapid testing plan to revive events and tourism
The Avalon Airshow is the latest cancellation on Victoria’s beleaguered tourism and event industry calendar ... Bev McArthur, Member for Western Victoria, was one of four Liberal and National MP signatories to a Minority Report recently tabled into the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tourism and Events Sectors. The Minority Report made 10 Recommendations, including the need for rapid testing to help open the tourism and events sectors sooner and more reliably.
Resume Parliament and return democracy
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party calls for Parliament to resume in September and a return to representative democracy ... "We have a situation where the Premier and her so-called "crisis cabinet" can rule this State through statutory rules like health orders and subordinate legislation like regulations, that are not required to be tabled in Parliament. Representative democracy has been put on hold in a time we need it more than ever" : Leader of SFF Robert Borsak MLC.
Space seeds start extra-terrestrial biosecurity clearance
An extra-terrestrial parcel of Australian Golden wattle seeds has returned safely to earth and is undergoing biosecurity screening following its journey into space.
