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Global fashion brands head to Namoi Valley to trace Australian cotton story: Cotton Australia
More than 50 delegates from some of the world’s leading fashion brands, retailers and non-government organisations have travelled from across Australia and overseas to the Namoi Valley, as part of Cotton Australia’s flagship Camp Cotton event - reinforcing growing global demand for traceable, sustainably produced natural fibres.
Vital diesel reserve helps keep farmers moving: VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement to secure a vital 10 million litre diesel reserve for Victorian agriculture industry. VFF Acting President Peter Star said it was a sensible step to strengthen confidence across the sector and a step in the right direction after sustained advocacy from farmers and the industry.Â
A new rail reality for New England
The reported decision by the Australian Government to scale back Inland Rail to Parkes has quietly reshaped the transport future of inland eastern Australia. For communities across the New England region, it raises an important question: what now fills the missing rail link to Queensland?
Record investment in the freight rail network and consolidating Inland Rail: King
The Albanese Government is today announcing a further $1.75 billion investment to improve the productivity, resilience and reliability of Australia’s freight rail network, alongside a $55 million incentive scheme to get more freight moving by rail and sea ... The Government has taken the decision to consolidate the Inland Rail project...
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Locusts land in SA
Caitlin Menadue. Recent reports from farmers during the early stages of seeding have indicated an increase in locust activity across several cropping regions in South Australia, Grain Producers South Australia has warned. GPSA chief executive Brad Perry said producers from Yorke Peninsula, the Riverland, Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges had reported locusts on farms.
Interschool competition stands the test of time with numbers bigger than ever
The first equestrian competition for high school children took place at Pine Lodge in Queensland in 1984 ... Now 42 years on, the Australian National Interschool Competition is the biggest event on the Australian equestrian calendar.
Labor’s algae spin exposed: Centofanti
An investigation by the State Opposition has uncovered multiple examples of Government spin doctors banning the words ‘outbreak’ and ‘harmful’ from communications about the algal bloom. The Freedom of Information documents reveal instructions coming from staff within the Premier’s own department, as well as the Environment Department’s PR team. Â
A stunning explosion of percussion, dance, and visual beauty at the Pilbeam Theatre
On Wednesday 3 June the Pilbeam Theatre is thrilled to present Water Mirror, an extraordinary fusion of Taiko percussion, dance, acrobatics, and cutting-edge projection and lighting design as part of its See it Live 2026 season. Created by Paulina Quinteros, this exhilarating production invites audiences of all ages to embark on a captivating journey that transcends traditional performance.
A museum in a caravan: Tweed brings world-class learning to remote NSW classrooms
A vintage caravan packed with interactive exhibits, real historical objects and immersive storytelling is setting off from Murwillumbah ... bound for some of the most remote classrooms in NSW. Connected: Signal to the Stars, created by Tweed Regional Museum...
Radiant string music across centuries and generations: Riverlinks
The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s critically acclaimed string ensemble ACO Collective brings together musicians of the ACO with Australia’s most talented young string players, proudly mentoring and touring a generation of musicians since 2007.
Disheartened, disappointed and disillusioned – Kyogle Council says theft at new observatory site is a blow
Disheartened, disappointed and disillusioned – that is how Kyogle Council described its response to the break-in at the Mallanganee Lookout. The observatory was only officially opened 10 days ago and the council said it was a devastating blow to have equipment worth $20,000 stolen.
Dry winter looms: NSW drought footprint set to expand
New South Wales is facing an increasingly parched winter outlook as latest data reveals a looming expansion of drought conditions across the northeast, southeast, and western regions of the state. The latest Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) map ... paints a sobering picture of the state's agricultural landscape.
Strengthening energy security with Japan: Albanese, Wong, Bowen
Australia and Japan have reached an agreement to further strengthen energy security in our region ... will work together to support the flow of essential goods – including fuel and gas – between our countries.
Biggest electricity boost in West Australian history: Bowen, Wilson, Sanderson
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are delivering an historic boost to WA’s energy system with 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of cheaper, cleaner renewable generation and 482 megawatts (MW) of battery storage as part of 10 new projects set to be built across regional WA.
Energy Transition Roadmap Webinar, 19 May 2026: AgriFutures Australia
Join us at the upcoming webinar exploring the Australian Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Sector Energy Transition Roadmap. Recently published and co?designed with industry, the Roadmap sets out a coordinated and practical pathway for the sector to reduce its reliance on diesel.

