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Aussie chicken growers envy Biden’s poultry reform
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the courageous moves by the United States Presidential Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy that will prohibit unfair practices perpetrated on chicken growers by American chicken meat processors, practices that are also rife in Australia’s poultry sector.
Powerful human stories told through art at upcoming exhibition Woven
Expect to be taken on a journey of resilience and recovery, a celebration of life and community at the upcoming exhibition Woven that begins on 21 July at The Centre Beaudesert.
Splash of Colour to brighten electrical cabinets and pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah
Water Minister Dave Kelly today celebrated the work of local artists who have brightened three electrical cabinets and a wastewater pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah as part of Water Corporation's Splash of Colour Program.
It’s back for 2021! The Texas Show, 24-25 July
With James Blundell officially opening on Saturday at 12pm, you’ll be wowed with the monster trucks and thrilled with all the action of a two day campdraft. Plus, rock climbing, side show ally and plenty more.
Major manufacturing jobs win for South Australia
Amongst a range of medical projects to receive Federal Government fuA $20 million funding package from the Morrison Government will support Noumed Pharmaceuticals to establish an $85 million manufacturing facility at Salisbury South.
Central Queensland’s 70th anniversary
On 24 June, CQDLBA celebrated 70 years since the association was formed in 1951. The association has had many presidents over the years. The first president was Mrs L Thorne, who was a member of Athelstane Bowls Club in Rockhampton and remains the longest serving member to this day.
Rottnest to come alive to sounds of Island Jazz Festival this July
Rottnest Island will come alive to the inaugural Island Jazz Festival to be held across three days, between July 23 and 25. Those keen for a weekender on Rottnest can immerse themselves in top-class performances from sunrise to late into the night. There will be 13 free performances from some of the best talent Perth has to offer, including Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys, Band of Soul featuring Solomon Pitt and Rubaclava.
Major Million Trees milestone met
The community’s ambitious plan to green Greater Geraldton by planting a million trees has just surpassed a major milestone of 500,000 trees or shrubs planted. The Million Trees project was launched in 2011 following a series of World Cafés where the City of Greater Geraldton asked the community what would make it an even better place to live by 2029 - the number one answer was to green the City region.
Ballarat Airport: A tale of two halves
Bev McArthur MP. The absurdity of an airport runway in two ‘halves’ is a problem that must be fixed. The Ballarat Airport and its enormous potential is currently hamstrung by the limited runway that is split by the road leading into the facility. It restricts the size of aircraft able to land at the airport.
Relief in sight for global horse industry battling gastric disease
Millions of horse owners the world over are set to benefit from a more effective method to treat equine gastric disease, a common condition affecting horses, especially in thoroughbred racing and the endurance riding sector.

