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NFF welcomes appointment of Climate Change Authority Chair

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the appointment of Mr Grant King as Chair of the Climate Change Authority, as well as new members Ms Susie Smith and Mr John McGee. "The NFF has a core focus on ensuring the design and implementation of emission reduction and climate change responses do not disadvantage farmers, and the independent advice of the Climate Change Authority will be an important contributor to this increasingly important debate," NFF CEO Tony Mahar said.

Drought statement – deficiencies ease in many areas following March rainfall

Bureau of Meteorology, Media Release, 8 April 2021 Rainfall deficiencies have eased in Queensland, and are now confined to coastal areas of the south. ...

Second event of the Woolworths WA Junior Surf Titles at Trigg Beach this weekend

Excitement is building ahead of all important second event of the Woolworths WA Junior Surf Titles presented by SunSmart, with some of Western Australia’s best junior surfers preparing to spend their school holidays competing along the metropolitan beaches.

Flooding in Walgett Shire

Walgett Shire Council, 7 April, 2021

Arts on Top offers opportunities for local artists

Western Downs Regional Council is supporting the region’s local artists to take part in a new three-day regional arts forum by offering a brand-new bursary program and presenting opportunities.

NSW Government announces new Regional Jobs Precinct in the Namoi

At a Tamworth press conference on Wednesday 7 April 2021, The Hon Kevin Anderson, Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation and Member for Tamworth, announced that NSW’s Namoi region will be the state’s fourth Regional Jobs Precinct.

Regenerative farming – Land to Market’s Tony Hill in conversation

Regenerative, sustainable farmland is better for biodiversity and the planet, and done right it can also be more profitable. Land to Market Australia, a program led by Australian producers, is on a mission to promote sustainability and share the agricultural skills needed to regenerate farmland, all with an eye on market realities.

Largest ever global promotion of Australian wine to launch in April

Wine buyers around the world will be able to discover and connect with Australian wines on a first-of-its-kind virtual platform launching 27 April ... With already over 230 exhibitors registered and total of over 1900 wine products, Connect will be a go-to resource for Australian wine over the next 12 months. Trade will be able to conduct business with Australian wine brands in the Expo, as well as Explore and gain Education on Australia’s extraordinary and commercially robust wine scene.

The Riverina State – on the road!

The Riverina State Group’s objective is to form The Riverina into a State of Australia separate from NSW. This road sign will be one of many to inform people of this proposed formation, and promote State formation.

Mt. Isa Sports Expo

Sports Expos are organised by local councils and at Mt. Isa we had over 1,000 people attending the excellent indoor facility with 66 sports, hobby and community groups displaying what they had on offer.