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Water guaranteed for Mount Morgan
Rockhampton Regional Council and Fitzroy River Water have today reaffirmed their commitment that the residents of Mount Morgan will not be left without access to water as the dry weather continues. Rockhampton Region Mayor, Tony Williams, said the water remaining in the dam is expected to provide water for another three to six months but that Council was now trialling contingency plans.
Western Sydney infrastructure gets $7 billion, regional Australia not a high priority
National Farmers' Federation. Today, Infrastructure Australia released its 2021 Infrastructure Priority List, and regional Australia is once again the poor cousin. Of the identified ‘High Priority Projects’, not a single one is in a regional area – with only Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane rating a mention.
Monarto Zoo Safari Roars Ahead
Today’s sod turning at regional South Australia’s Monarto Zoo officially marks the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art Safari Gateway Visitors Centre. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $16.7 million project would provide enormous economic benefits to Monarto and neighbouring regions.
Murwillumbah Potters celebrate half a century with new exhibition
From humble beginnings working out of an old cow bail in 1971 to featuring at Tweed Regional Gallery, the Murwillumbah Potters have reason to celebrate their 50th year.
Boys and Pony Club – Pony Club Australia Survey
Pony Club Australia conducted a survey to find out what boys (Pony Club members and non-members) like and don't like about Pony Club, or any obstacles they face to join a Pony Club. The key issues influencing boys joining and staying are discussed.
Margaret River Theatre Group returns to the stage with Alice in Pantoland
It’s back to treading the boards for the Margaret River Theatre Group, with the announcement of their latest pantomime production, Alice in Pantoland, coming to Margaret River HEART in March.
Action needed to secure fruit and veg harvest
NSW Farmers has developed a five-point-plan to tackle an acute seasonal labour shortage in the agricultural sector and avoid an impending shortage of fresh fruit and vegetables. The plan focuses on lowering quarantine costs, a workable visa approval process, state control of arrival caps, increased incentives for Australian workers and labour mobility across state borders.
RaboResearch – Food & Agribusiness – February 2021
Our title is not a children’s fable but a reference to two major forces that have caused tightness in many agri commodities and pushed prices to multi-year highs. La Niña upended weather in key producers like Brazil and Argentina and threatens to continue to cause havoc in 2021, as recent cooling of the Pacific seems to indicate it could continue for longer than expected. Meanwhile, unprecedented and long-lasting import demand is being generated from China, which is celebrating the year of Ox ...
ABARES – Snapshot confirms agriculture’s ability to adapt and grow
A new ABARES report today confirms agriculture has been one of the Australian economy’s standout performers in recent decades. Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 has found that the gross value of agricultural, fisheries and forestry production has risen over the past 20 years and, despite recent droughts, reached $67 billion in 2019–20.
Rainbow Serpent story told in documentary
The knowledge of the Rainbow Serpent has been told in a new documentary – The Serpent’s Tale – in an effort to highlight the importance of protecting the Kimberley region’s Martuwarra or Fitzroy River.
