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Multi-agency search continues at South West Rocks for missing spearfisherman
A large, multi-agency search is continuing this morning for a 53-year-old spear fisherman who went missing at South West Rocks yesterday afternoon, 4 February. Surf Life Saving NSW assets, including four IRBs (rubber duckies), RWCs (jetskis), and UAVs (drones), are currently involved in the search for the missing man on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Investment in trade, workers & climate headline NFF’s budget asks
Farmers have provided a detailed list of what Government can do to propel the sector’s contribution to Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery and to support its continued prosperous future. Headlining the NFF’s 2021-2022 pre-budget submission is a call for government to invest in the development of a long-term agriculture trade strategy. "Recent disruptions will cost the industry $36.9 billion this decade," CEO Tony Mahar said.
Agribusiness Australia report – Changing Community Expectations
The 2021 State of the Industry report from a leading industry body.
Dog owners beware – Ehrlichiosis tick detected in South Australia for the first time
Ticks carrying the disease Ehrlichiosis have been detected in northern South Australia for the first time. Ehrlichiosis is a disease of dogs that causes fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, abnormal bleeding, pain and weight loss. If not treated properly, it can result in death.
Bureau of Meteorology – weekly tropical climate note
Tropical cyclone activity from Australia to the South Pacific. Madden-Julian Oscillation stalls over South West Pacific region. Monsoon conditions may continue across Australia during the next fortnight ...
Bureau of Meteorology – climate driver update
The 2020-21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist into early autumn, with climate outlooks indicating above average rainfall is likely for parts of these regions, particularly over northern Queensland ...
WA grain industry plans a carbon neutral future
Western Australian grain growers will explore strategies for making their industry carbon neutral as part of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Grains Research Update in Perth on February 22 and 23.
It’s Showtime!
After the hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic restrictions, local shows are back on again. What better way to help re-build rural & regional Australia than by rolling-up to support a local show! Not only will you have fun you will be having it in a good cause. Take a look at this list of local shows scheduled to take place in February.
Electric bikes offer a new Barossa perspective
Bike hire has returned to the Barossa Visitor Centre, with the exciting addition of electric bikes to make your journey safe, easy and fun. he Barossa Council’s Manager Tourism Services said electric bikes have become a popular way for visitors and locals to explore the region, because they cater for a wide range of ages and cycling abilities.
New timeframe for two of Ballarat’s most popular events
Ballarat’s signature festivals the Ballarat Begonia Festival and Ballarat Heritage Festival, formerly Ballarat Heritage Weekend, will be celebrated over an extended period this year.
