Chemical free native bushfoods find their way into the camp kitchen
As the trend for native Australian tucker is on the rise, Celebrity Bush Cook and multi-award winner Ranger Nick takes camp oven cooking to another level. Inspired by the creativity among the competitors at the annual Trundle Bush Tucker Day camp oven cook off, Ranger Nick is expanding the Oz tucker from kangaroo and other game meat to a more refined flavouring of his meals with a taste of Australian native ingredients.
Yes to free camping
Free camping at Sandy Point again reared its head, briefly, at a recent extraordinary meeting of Hay Shire Council. In a Notice of Motion by retiring councillor, Peter Handford, Council was asked to impose a fee on campers using the facilities at popular Sandy Point Reserve ... General Manager, David Webb said currently the reputation of Sandy Point as a free camp site acts as a significant attraction to Hay, drawing visitors from other free camps because of additional visitor experiences, access to supermarkets, pubs, clubs and fuel stations.
SA has lifted into space
Sebastian Calderon. A new satellite built by South Australian-based companies will aim to deliver critical space data for use by government and research institutions, including data covering the Riverland, particularly in the areas of sustainability and climate impacts. The State Government-funded satellite Kanyini was successfully launched into orbit last week onboard a SpaceX rocket, being the first of its kind in Australia, built by SA-based companies – SmartSat, Inovor and Myriota.
Power price pain – Major local businesses struggling with rising electricity bills
Hugh Schuitemaker. The sustainability of Riverland horticulture is being pressured by "unavoidable" increases to electricity costs, according to numerous local business figures ... Nippy’s joint managing director Ben Knispel said costs had increased despite attempts to use less electricity ... Century Orchards’ annual bill is now well over $1m, which has increased from about $700,000 two years ago.
Colour-changing windmill: A new nighttime landmark
The night sky in Kaniva has a new star attraction: a colour-changing windmill, the crowning achievement of a three-year community-driven lighting project that has transformed the town’s main street. From purple to blue, red, green, and gold, the windmill now lights up with subtle hues, adding a splash of color to the town’s nighttime landscape.
Maclean first in Airbnb’s top 50 Australian tiny towns
The Lower Clarence town of Maclean has been named first on Airbnb’s Tiny Towns Guide of the top 50 small towns across Australia, winning a $30,000 grant that will help the future of the town’s famous Highland Gathering ... “Maclean offers a unique blend of cultural heritage on the banks of the picturesque Clarence River,” an Airbnb spokesperson said.
New round of vine resting trial begins: Scriven
A new round of a vineyard resting trial that enables red wine grape growers to save up to $2,000 per hectare in input, water, and management costs, has opened today. The new trial will provide growers additional time to make diverse business decisions as the state’s wine industry continues to experience an oversupply of red wine grapes, following challenging market conditions and changing global preferences.
Moving ahead on roads
Michelle Daw. Farming and transport industry representatives have praised a decision by Yorke Peninsula Council to open its roads to higher-productivity heavy vehicles as a victory for common sense. The move followed an enormous response of 789 submissions to council’s public consultation about a proposed strategy to address safety concerns on its roads.
A national biofuels feedstock strategy to give flight to aviation’s net-zero ambitions: Canegrowers
Representatives from across Australia's agriculture and fuel supply chain have urged the Federal Government to immediately initiate a national low-carbon liquid fuel feedstock strategy to give effect to the ambitious agenda outlined in the Federal Government Aviation White Paper released this week. The industry groups include GrainGrowers, the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) and Queensland Cane Growers Organisation (CANEGROWERS).
Sophie’s heartfelt message: “Stop the transmission lines”
On Friday ... hundreds of farmers rallied in Bendigo, to bring awareness to a number of issues facing rural communities, particularly the subject of renewables, and calling on the government for answers ... 13-year-old local Sophie Burke, stepped in at short notice to speak bravely about her own future as a sixth generation farmer at Jeffcott:...
Talking about live exports – PETA and Australian Agriculture
ARR.News was approached by PETA with "a gripping and timely opinion piece from an undercover investigator who has firsthand experience of the live export industry..." The full, frank and fearless debate on this highly contentious issue continues here on ARR.News with further responses from both PETA and Trevor Whittington, CEO WAFarmers.
Lending a hand in the sand
One of Australia’s best beaches is making a comeback. Yorke Peninsula Council has recruited some hardworking students to help get Flaherty Beach, near Point Turton, back into shape ... "Flaherty Beach is a coastal gem on Yorke Peninsula and has been ranked as the fourth best beach in Australia," says Letitia Dahl-helm, YPC environment officer.
Mining is on Mallee minds
Farmers and locals from Birchip and surrounding areas filled the Birchip Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday night to learn of the proposed mining projects and their impacts on agricultural production and the wider community. Andrew Lee addressed the crowd of 150, whose anticipation had been building as Facebook posts gained attention across the district, sparking a wave of community discussion and diverse opinions on the issue.
Adelaide based Thoroughbred ‘Neodium’ set to make tracks to Birdsville to defend 2023 TAB Birdsville Cup win: Birdsville Races
Neodium gains edge after spell at Listore Park property in the Adelaide Hills – home to more Birdsville Cup winners than any property in Australia. Neodium set to make Birdsville Track trip with his best mate and Birdsville travelling partner Trumpsta.
Supporting Rex’s access to Sydney Airport: King
Today, I directed the Slot Manager at Sydney Airport to suspend the application of the ‘use it or lose it’ test on Rex’s regional NSW slot holdings for the current and upcoming scheduling season. This test stipulates that airlines must use 80 per cent of their allocated slots or risk losing them. Its suspension will protect Rex’s NSW regional slots at Sydney Airport until late March 2026.
Timber NSW welcomes engagement and consultation on building a future fit timber industry
“For too long successive governments have handed a timber or forest industry plan to the industry without any consultation with those businesses and people who effectively live and breathe it every day” said Maree McCaskill CEO of Timber NSW. “The Minns government is demonstrating willingness to listen and consult with those most impacted by any change and we welcome that opportunity.”
NSW to consult on Forestry Industry Action Plan: Sharpe, Moriarty
The NSW Government is today announcing the appointment of an expert panel to lead consultation on a Forestry Industry Action Plan, which will outline the path NSW will take to ensure a sustainable timber industry that aligns with the government’s key environmental priorities. The Independent Forestry Panel will be chaired by Peter Duncan AM who has more than 40 years’ experience in primary industries, infrastructure and regional NSW.
Beetle that pushes dung with the help of 100 billion stars unlocks the key to better navigation systems: UniSA
An insect species that evolved 130 million years ago is the inspiration for a new research study to improve navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites. The dung beetle is the first known species to use the Milky Way at night to navigate, focusing on the constellation of stars as a reference point to roll balls of dung in a straight line away from their competitors.
Aviation White Paper delivers for consumers, regions and workforce: King
A new Aviation White Paper will create the framework to give passengers a better deal while ensuring the industry maintains Australia’s strong safety record. The White Paper includes 56 policies setting the direction for the industry. The centrepiece is an independent Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme and a new Charter of Customer Rights.
Expected rise in global cotton supply weighing on prices for Australian producers – Rabobank
An expected increase in global cotton supply in the 2024/25 season is weighing on prices for Australian producers, as export markets look to absorb large volumes from the US and Brazil, Rabobank says in a recently-released report. The agribusiness banking specialist says expectations are that world cotton stocks will rise in the coming season – largely driven by a recovery in production in the US and a potential record crop in Brazil.
Murrindindi Shire Council statement of the proposed Seymour Wind Farm project
Murrindindi Shire Council acknowledges the proposal by Fera Australia to construct a large wind farm called the Seymour Wind Farm in the area between Avenel, Longwood, Ponkeen Creek and Ruffy in Victoria. The proposed project is said to feature 80 to 100 wind turbines that are up to 245 metres tall and require approximately 30km of new 330kV transmission lines, proposed to be overhead, mainly across private and crown land within Murrindindi Shire.
Tough ride! Our Racheal joins the prestigious Racing SA Apprentice Academy
It’s been a tough ride, but Naracoorte’s Racheal Kraemer is not giving up. The 29-year-old has made it to the prestigious Racing SA Apprentice Academy, a journey filled with optimism, love, and passion to do something in life.
