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Beauty in the decay

Have you ever wondered whether something broken, abandoned, or forgotten could still hold beauty? Artist Heather Petty invites you to see exactly that at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery ... Heather spent the past seven years capturing these fading memories in and around her hometown of Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, transforming remnants of the past into haunting and poetic works of art. 

Petition calls for halt to National Parks land buy-up

An online petition by mayor of Bourke Shire, Lachlan Ford is calling for the NSW Government to stop purchasing farming land for National Parks in the western region. "In the last 20 years, the Bourke region has lost nearly half a million acres of agricultural land to make way for a suite of National Parks, Nature Reserves and State Conservation Areas - now totalling approximately 860,000 acres managed by the NSW Government," Mr Ford's online statement reads.

Nhill hockey premierships celebrations continue

Rachel Clark. The Nhill Leopards and their families came together on Sunday 16 November 2025 at the Davis Park clubrooms to continue to celebrate their recent incredible hockey premiership ... A main part of the celebration was the presentation of commemorative premiership shirts as a special memento of this historic season.

Council vote in support of: timber industry employees

A Notice of Motion (NoM) put forward by Clarence Valley Councillor Allison Bryant last week which called for the local government body to formally oppose the Minns Government’s September 7 announcement to end native forest harvesting and establish the Great Koala National Park during the Monthly Ordinary Meeting of Clarence Valley Council (CVC) was carried 7-2.

Seaweed industry update with the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recently announced the delivery of an $8 million grant program to support industry to scale up production of Asparagopsis, the red seaweed known for its significant methane-reducing qualities when fed to livestock. ARR.News asked Professor Catriona Macleod, ASSA Chair, for an update on the state of industry in Australia.

115th Circular Head Show, 29 November 2025

Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc. When and Where: 29th November, Stanley Recreation Ground Building on last year’s crowd-pleasing sheaf toss, this year’s Circular Head Show will...

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Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance

Representing Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack, the Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance was formed to deliver enduring social, economic, and environmental value for local communities through collaborative leadership and coordinated action.

Food & Fibre Great South Coast annual report underscores robust regional growth and deep community engagement

Food & Fibre Great South Coast (FFGSC) announced the release of its 2024-2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of unprecedented growth, innovation, and strengthened community bonds across the Great South Coast region. The report highlights FFGSC's unwavering commitment to championing a thriving, resilient, and sustainable food...

Historic first tax treaty between Australia and Croatia signed: Leigh

The Albanese Government has signed a landmark tax treaty with Croatia – the first ever between our two nations – marking a major step forward in our growing bilateral relationship. Once in force, the agreement will make it easier for Australian and Croatian businesses to trade, invest and innovate together.

Creativity using cotton obtains federal grant: Littleproud

Lapunyah Art Gallery president Helen Dennis said ‘Reparative Threads’ will explore the cultural and material residue of cotton, while working with renowned artist Dr Karike Ashworth and communities across the Western Downs. Ms Dennis said it is a joint initiative between Dogwood Crossing at Miles, Lapunyah Art Gallery at Chinchilla, and Gallery 107 at Dalby, culminating in a multi-site community exhibition and the creation of a large-scale 3D wall.

Warning – Rushing environmental law reform could backfire: TasFarmers

Tasmanian farmers manage almost a million hectares of forest and are responsible for its fire safety, ecological integrity and long-term health. TasFarmers maintains that private native forests must be actively managed through fuel reduction, cool burns and evidence-based forestry practices that support their natural ecology and community safety.

“Every bite counts” – GLP-1 weight loss medicines and the future of food: Rabobank

The surge in usage of ‘GLP-1’-style weight loss medications is seeing a "ripple effect" begin to unfold, impacting eating patterns in a number of countries around the world, Rabobank says in recently-released research.

Rural Aid’s 2024/25 Impact Report reveals growing need and enduring commitment to rural Australia

Rural Aid has released its 2024/25 Impact Report, revealing a year where practical assistance, mental health and wellbeing and community-led recovery helped thousands of farming families withstand worsening pressures across rural Australia.

The latest on Op Shop and Ukraine appeal

...There are now 18 volunteers contributing to the work of running the Op Shop, each person has unique skills and creative talents to contribute ... Overseas donations have been sent to Indonesia, supporting a child who has been able to attend school and receive helpful items, and to Ukraine and Niger with boxes of jumpers, beanies, scarves, bandages.

Changes desperately needed so we can fish for the future

Michelle Daw. Gulf St Vincent should be used to trial new approaches to managing commercial and recreational fishing, says YP Country Times fishing columnist Greg James. In the wake of new fishing restrictions introduced in response to the algal bloom, Mr James said the crisis presented an opportunity to move beyond bag and boat limits, to help ensure sustainable fish stocks for the future.

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