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Basin announcement big on spin, leaves critical questions unanswered: NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation has raised its eyebrows at today’s announcement the Federal Government has received 1000 responses to the southern Murray-Darling Basin open tender process. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the announcement by Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek raised significant questions for farmers in Australia’s food bowl.
More than 1,000 willing sellers respond to Basin tender towards 450: Plibersek
The Albanese Labor Government’s voluntary water purchase open tender has received more than 1,000 responses across the southern Murray-Darling Basin, far exceeding the volume of water required ... About 27.5 gigalitres, or 11,000 Olympic swimming pools of water, have already been recovered – up from just two gigalitres in May 2022.
CPMC warns AHPRA’s plan won’t fix doctor shortages in regional areas and key specialties
Following the release of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Report, the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) has again warned that fast-tracking International Medical Graduate registration alone will not solve Australia's rural healthcare challenges. Without proper planning, new specialists may concentrate in urban areas while regional communities continue to face specialist shortages.
Rabobank commentary: Potential implications of US election result for Australian agriculture
While the wider implications of a new US administration under President Trump for Australian agriculture will only become apparent over time, there are a number of key watch factors for the sector, particularly for grains and oilseeds, Rabobank says in newly-released commentary.
Labor misleads as PALM agriculture worker numbers down: Littleproud, McCormack
The number of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers in agriculture has fallen by more than 20 per cent, from 21,915 in July 2023 to 16,705 workers in September 2024 ... David Littleproud said the Senate Estimate figures revealed Labor’s changes to the PALM Scheme Deed and Guidelines in July 2023 made the scheme unworkable and had failed farmers.
NFF welcomes signing of Australia-UAE trade deal
David Jochinke. The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) acknowledges ... signing of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a meaningful step forward for Australia’s trade partnerships in the Middle East. The agreement will eliminate tariffs on key Australian exports...
Investment a boost to productivity: ABARES
Australia’s investment in agricultural research and development has reached almost $3 billion in 2023-24, the latest ABARES release has shown ... The private sector accounts for the largest growth in investment in the sector, with a nearly 5 per cent annual growth rate from 2005-06.
Boehringer Ingelheim extends partnership to supply Australia’s Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines
Boehringer Ingelheim has been awarded a multi-year contract to continue to provide antigen and vaccine supply capability as part of Australia’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness ... Head of Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim Australia and New Zealand, Christoph Tautphaeus, said although FMD has never been detected in Australia, being ready to combat an outbreak was critically important.
Unleashing the potential of the rural and remote health workforce: NRHA
The long-awaited final report Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce: Scope of Practice Review was released today following over a year long process ... “The National Rural Health Alliance congratulates the team led by Professor Mark Cormack for this important review which will provide the direction for health policy for many years to come. We are particularly pleased to see the focus on rural and remote barriers highlighted and solutions”: Susi Tegen, CEO NRHA.
Landmark report on how to unleash the potential of our health professions: Butler
A landmark independent review commissioned by the Albanese Government has found that virtually all the nation’s health professions face restrictions and barriers in working to their fullest – restrictions that are unrelated to their skills, training and experience. The review found that inconsistencies across states and territories make it harder for patients to get the care they need…
Live sheep farmers won’t receive a cent of support until after the federal election: Littleproud
Live sheep export farmers being forced to shut down their crucial trade will not be given even one cent of support until after the next election. Labor has told Senate Estimates today its ‘transition package’ for farmers won’t roll out until July, 2025, despite farmers starting to change production cycles now and significant reduction in sheep prices from Labor’s decision.
National saleyard survey results released for 2024: MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has today released the results of the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) 2023–2024 Saleyard Survey. According to NLRS Operations Manager for MLA, Stephanie Pitt, the survey, reported voluntarily for the financial year, aims to inform industry of saleyard throughput across all states, except the Northern Territory.
Yanchep National Park koala-ified to offer family fun this summer!: Whitby
Families will have the opportunity to get a close look at unique Australian wildlife this summer with the introduction of three new koalas to a major national park … Miffy, a seven-year-old female from Ballarat Wildlife Park in Victoria, and Louie and Franklin Doogsie, 18-month-old brothers from Cleland Wildlife Park … were released into Yanchep National Park late last month.
Care-bears and creativity show mercy to young traveller: CELC
Catholic Early Learning and Care (CELC) Director Alison Forster commended the children at St Joseph's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for their compassion and thoughtfulness in sending homemade gifts and heartfelt messages to support a young international visitor injured in a rock-throwing incident while riding the Kuranda Scenic Rail in Cairns.
Victorian forestry growers brace for dire fire season: VFPA
“All the Bureau of Meteorology’s predictors in the western part of Victoria are showing a drier than usual lead up to the fire season , with soil moisture low, and a high fuel load ringing alarm bells for the next few months,” said Andrew White, CEO of the Victorian Forest Products Association.
Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid
As part of our Roadshow events, you can visit the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid information display at the Maldon Museum and Historic Archives. The team worked together with the Museum volunteers to set up our display on show at the museum throughout November.
Record environmental flows for SA show Murray-Darling Basin Plan back on track: Close
More than 1650 gigalitres of water for the environment was provided to South Australia in the 2023-24 financial year, the largest volume since the introduction of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in November 2012. ... "All of this work highlights the importance of recovering the final 450 gigalitres of environmental water under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to ensure we deliver better outcomes for the River Murray": Susan Close.
SA’s Feral Deer Eradication Program is delivering for farmers and the environment: Close, Scriven
The South Australian Feral Deer Eradication Program has achieved a significant milestone with more than 20,000 deer now removed from across the state. Feral deer are regarded as one of Australia’s worst pest animals in both rural and peri-urban areas and removing them significantly improves outcomes for primary producers and the natural environment.
State of the Climate 2024 – increased fire weather, marine heatwaves and sea levels: CSIRO
The State of the Climate Report 2024 has found Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise. The report, prepared every two years, was released today by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Rabobank commentary: Annual food price inflation holds fast
While overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter, the annual rate of food price inflation held fast at 3.3 per cent, the latest quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, has shown. The September 2024 quarter data … saw overall annual food price inflation – comparing prices with the September 2023 quarter…
Carbon methods for native forests must be ‘nature positive’: Forestry Australia
Forestry Australia is calling on the Australian Government to ensure that new ACCU Scheme carbon methods developed for managing native forests are truly ‘nature positive’ ... “The proposed method, Enhancing Native Forest Resilience, is focussed on improving the health and resilience of native forests and encouraging active, adaptive management of native forests across all land tenures to assist Australia in meeting its Paris Agreement targets": Dr Bill Jackson.
Farmers fire up over invasive ant response – A risk to farming and the Aussie BBQ: NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation warns that the Federal Government’s dismal response to the Red Imported Fire Ant Senate Inquiry Report will come back to bite ... “It appears the Government is underestimating this pest. Red fire ants pose a mammoth risk not only to farming, but to humans, animals, plants and the quintessential Aussie backyard barbecue”: NFF Sustainable Development and Climate Change Committee Chair Angus Atkinson.
