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Seeking ‘Greyter’ reach
Michelle Daw. A newly formed group is seeking potential candidates to stand as independents for the seat of Grey at the next federal election. This follows the decision by veteran incumbent Rowan Ramsey not to re contest the seat after 17 years in the role ... Port Lincoln resident Andrea Broadfoot, who has run twice for Grey in 2016 and 2019 under the Nick Xenophon Team and Centre Alliance banner, is a key member of the Independent for Grey movement ...
Work begins to add Jabiluka site to Kakadu National Park: Plibersek, King
The Albanese Labor Government has advised the Northern Territory Government that the Jabiluka Mineral Lease should not be renewed, allowing the site to be added to Kakadu National Park. The Commonwealth advice has enabled the Northern Territory Government to decline to extend the lease of the Jabiluka uranium project.
RACV road safety survey highlights danger on Victoria’s regional roads
Today RACV has released the results of its My Country Road survey, with more than 7,000 Victorians providing important data on the safety of regional roads across the state. Potholes and poor road condition were the top issues identified, with an overwhelming 64 per cent of participants identifying these as the primary safety issue; up from 46 per cent in 2021.
Port Pirie gears up for a spectacular SALA Winter Festival!
Port Pirie Regional Council is thrilled to announce that Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival 2024 is coming together beautifully, thanks to our generous sponsors ... The event promises an extraordinary celebration of arts and community spirit.
Byron Writers Festival 2024
The festival is just over one week away! For those who haven't yet joined us, or perhaps are curious about what a day at Byron Writers Festival holds, we extend a warm invitation. Each year the Byron Writers Festival is where a community of readers and inquisitive minds gather.
Horticulture welcomes Tasmanian taking the national helm: NFF
The NFF Horticulture Council welcomes Prime Minister Albanese’s appointment of the Hon Julie Collins MP as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Small Business. Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said having a minister from a state where primary industries remained a significant contributor to the local economy should ensure a keener ear would be given to the needs of the sector.
Roads crumble as funding decreases
As Victoria’s road network continues to crumble, new data has revealed funding for road resurfacing work has dropped to a five-year low. Figures provided to State Parliament show that the money spent on resurfacing and resealing contracts in the 2023/24 financial year was just 18 per cent of the previous year, dropping a staggering $163.8 million across the state.
Art for all in August
Whimsical works by Copper Coast artists Julie Cheshire and Claudia Bollmeyer will be among a feast of art on display in August for the annual South Australian Living Artists festival. Their joint exhibition at Kadina’s Ascot Theatre is one of five to be held on Yorke Peninsula during the festival.
Ellis and DPP both launch appeals
Narugga MP Fraser Ellis says he was prepared to accept his guilty verdicts, until the Director of Public Prosecutions launched an appeal against all charges he was acquitted of earlier this month. On July 1, Mr Ellis was found guilty on four charges of deception in regard to misusing the state Country Members Accommodation Allowance (CMAA), which he has now appealed after the DPP’s decision to appeal against another 19 charges he had been acquitted of ... "I feel as though I have been singled out of a group of Members of Parliament who made similar errors."
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 30 July 2024
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“Driven” to exhibit work of local artists
The Charlton Courthouse Gallery has a new exhibition opening soon — “Driven”, featuring the work of five local artists. The exhibition explores the notion of being “driven” to make works of art.
Landholders urged to make submissions
Member for Mallee, Dr. Anne Webster, has written to landholders whose farms, environment, amenity and safety on their land is threatened by the VNI-West transmission project and proposed wind turbine installations, encouraging them to make a submission to the State Government’s Developing the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan. “I’ve just seen the map and despite earlier indications of six Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, clearly Mallee is the prime target in Labor’s sights,” Dr Webster said.
Landscape Board fuelling interest in biochar – Upcoming Lameroo workshop: Landscape SA
Land managers across the Murraylands and Riverland are invited to attend a free workshop to find how biochar can be used to improve soil health. The event will be held on-farm at Lameroo ... and include live demonstration of a biochar kiln, weather permitting. Operated by Maccy Biochar, the kiln will be used to burn organic, on-farm waste at a high temperature in a low oxygen environment.
Top bull price of $17,500 at All Breeds Sale
It was the 26th Casino All Breeds Bull and Female Sale at the NRLX ... For more than 10 years, the sale has donated $1000 to three charities – Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Windara and Casino VRA Rescue Squad each received $1000.
Gas deals signed with Mereenie and Palm Valley: Lawler, Monaghan
The Territory Government and Mereenie and Palm Valley joint ventures have signed a six year gas supply deal commencing from 2025. The agreements will provide energy security to the Territory until the end of 2030 ... The Mereenie and Palm Valley Fields are the largest onshore gas production fields in the Territory and have been secure energy sources for over 40 years.
Rockhampton River Festival 2024 a huge success
Rockhampton Regional Council and Advance Rockhampton are celebrating a fantastic weekend with thousands of people attending the 10th Annual Rockhampton River Festival.
Jabiluka Mineral Lease not renewed: Monaghan
In March, 2024, Energy Resources Australia (ERA) applied for a 10 year lease renewal on the Jabiluka Uranium mine, which ERA has previously held for 42 years. Based on advice from the Federal Government, the Jabiluka Mineral Lease will not be renewed. As the Mineral Lease relates to a prescribed substance, uranium, there are strict regularity requirements in place ...
Essential tools and proactive biosecurity measures for sustainable sea cucumber industry growth: AgriFutures Australia
Sea cucumbers, small marine animals found on the seafloor, are characterised by elongated, soft bodies and a leathery texture, resembling the shape of a cucumber. These cucumber-shaped animals are highly valued in some cultures, particularly in Asian cuisine, where they are often dried and consumed as a delicacy known as bêche-de-mer.
West Australian glass artist Sabrina Dowling Giudici set to represent Australia in The Venice Glass Week with Shark Bay inspired artworks
The Shark Bay World Heritage Site and the lagoons of Venice might seem like they are worlds apart, but Italian-Australian artist, Sabrina Dowling Giudici endeavours to show what unites these two unique regions in her latest glass-art collection SALTWATERS, which she is presenting at the prestigious The Venice Glass Week ... Glassmakers from all over the world will exhibit in the lagoon city...
10,000 mulloway released into river in government’s white spot recovery program
More than 10,000 mulloway fingerlings were released into the Clarence River at Yamba on Friday, July 26. The 10,000 mulloway fingerlings were produced by Searle Aquaculture and the fish re-stocking program has been done by the Clarence River Fisherman’s Cooperative.
3G network shutdown threatens rural and regional projects: Surveyors Australia
"Every project a surveyor is supposed to work on will be delayed if they are unable to upgrade in time. Notably that would be infrastructure such as bridges, roads and rail. But also housing developments in regional and rural areas. If the 4 and 5G coverage doesn’t take in all the areas formerly covered by 3G then there will be new blackspots.": Michelle Blicavs, CEO Surveyors Australia.
