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Agriculture sector profoundly disappointed in United States’ tariff decision: NFF

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) expresses its profound disappointment in the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports. The United States and Australia have a deep and multifaceted agricultural relationship underpinned by the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, which sees zero tariffs applied to two-way trade between our nations.

Australian red meat industry disappointed with US tariff decision: RMAC

The Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) and its members are disappointed in the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Australian red meat exports destined for the US ... “However, it remains a disappointing decision from the US, in stark contrast to our 20-year partnership under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA),” Mr McKillop said.

That’s a wrap!

The striking appearance of the Barham Water Tower now complete.

Exploring the magic of Pollack Lagoon: a cultural heritage experience

On a glorious day, 21 guests embarked on a journey through time at the Pollack Lagoon, a site rich in history and cultural significance. Nestled within a serene landscape, Pollack Lagoon is a place where the First Nations, the Barapa Barapa people, lived for thousands of years, leaving behind evidence of a deep and enduring connection to the land.

Candidates respond to the Budget

It’s the political silly season as the rush to get elected hits full steam. Once dormant pollies spring to life with promises of shiny beads and mirrors, and a promise that this time it will be better.

Street works impact bakery

The small profits achieved by the Upper Murray Community Bakery in January and February have been offset by a decrease in custom caused by the streetscape project. "The bakery is currently operating at deficit of approximately $4000 per week, which is completely unsustainable,"...

Mayor tells of family tragedy

Towong mayor, Cr Andrew Whitehead, was front and centre when 500 people gathered at Albury's QEII Square on Saturday to rally for a new single site, greenfield hospital on the border ... Speaking at the rally, Cr Whitehead said that "a broken system" had contributed to his father's death ...

Sculpture launch precedes lunch

Khancoban came alive on Saturday with the highly anticipated Khancoban Long Lunch event and the opening of the local leg of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail and Snowy Hydro monument. Held at the town's community hall, the event was an afternoon filled with fine food, live music and a warm community atmosphere.

Olympics dream comes true

When Greenmount resident and Clifton State High School's Year 11 student Ellie Stenzel stepped up to the microphone to make the opening address to the Equestrian Australia Board and the Olympic Committee in support of Toowoomba's bid to stage the Equestrian events she may not have realised the full importance of her speech to the future of equestrian events on the Downs.

Warbirds over Toowoomba: a spectacular weekend of aviation history in scale

Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs, mark your calendars! Warbirds Over Toowoomba is set to take to the skies on Saturday, April 5th, and Sunday, April 6th, at the Toowoomba Aeromodellers Club (TARMAC).

Land valuations rise across region

Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald has allayed fears of a large increase in their Council rates following the release of land valuations last week. The Valuer-General has issued new land valuations to the Toowoomba Region, which has an overall median increase of 31 per cent since the last revaluation issued in 2022.

Eight vie for Riverina

Riverina will head to the polls to elect their next Federal MP on Saturday, 3 May. Eight candidates have declared they're entering the race for the seat of Riverina, four party affiliated and four independents. The Riverina electorate - and other incarnations of the division - has been held by the Nationals for nearly 45 years (since October 1980).

Jordan’s “Our Land” film debuted on Sunday

Debut in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday night was former Narrandera woman Jordan Bryon's latest film Our Land ... The film is produced by the Emmy and BAFTA-winning Hardcash Productions, and made by the BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jordan Bryon for the ITV Exposure strand.

Murray Cod returned to Macquarie River after five years at Fisheries Centre

After having spent five years in the NSW Government's Narrandera Fisheries Centre native fish hatchery, 19 mature Murray Cod saved from the drought-ravaged Macquarie River in 2019 have now been returned to their home waters.

Nationals back in town

The Warren Blackwood electorate has been returned to the WA Nationals with Bevan Eatts wrestling the Seat from Labor's Jane Kelsbie. Manjimup farmer and businessman Mr Eatts, recorded a 4 per cent swing to his party which had fallen at the last State Election to Labor's Jane Kelsbie in a 2.2 per cent swing.

Lucy heading home to share her South American adventures

Serena Kirby. Surfer, activist, writer and filmmaker Lucy Small will return to Denmark this month for the screening of her new film, Ceibo. Lucy grew up in Denmark and says that even though she lives on the East Coast she still calls Denmark home.

New release – Eyes in the Sky – The history of aerial fire detection in Western Australia

Roger Underwood. Eyes in the Sky is the latest in the BushFire Front's bushfire history series. It tells the story of the development of the bushfire detection system in the southwest, and of the incorporation of fire spotting aircraft into this system.

Denmark’s Brave New Works set to continue its long run

One of Australia's oldest festivals, Brave New Works, is 31 years old and will run from April 3-6. Beginning in the late 80s, Denmark Arts has presented the event every year since.

Do no harm and hear the other side

Once every three or so years at the federal level, peak bodies in agriculture line up to present their election wish lists to the major political parties, in the hope of getting them embedded in their campaign platforms ... it’s time to change the tune.

Denmark Bulletin, 3 April 2025

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Corryong Courier, 3 April 2025

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