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Artlands 2021, 1-2 September 2021
Artlands is Australia's largest regional arts gathering. Every two years it provides strategic exchange that responds to emerging trends, discovers new ideas, considers adapted approaches and showcases artists as well as highlighting the creative and cultural sector across regional, rural and remote Australia.
Council co-launches new mental health materials
Keeping Mentally Well, a set of mental health information resources being launched by the Central Goldfields Shire Council and Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership, is a timely response to one of the many pressing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bathing in traditional culture and geological wonders
Visitors on the “Savanah Way” west of Cairns can soak up traditional culture and enjoy the enchanting landscapes of Ewamian country with the official opening of Talaroo Hot Springs, as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan. Assistant Qld Tourism Minister Michael Healy said Talaroo Hot Springs, beside the Einasleigh River, was opened by the Ewamian Aboriginal Corporation.
Relief for Cecil Plains as Toowoomba Regional Council winds back water restrictions
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will wind back restrictions in Cecil Plains from Medium Level to Low Level effective immediately. The decision comes after localised winter rain increased water levels at Leslie Dam near Warwick along with good upstream flows and a full Cecil Plains’ weir.
Local trainers dominate Port Macquarie meeting
A double to the Neil Godbolt stable spearheaded the charge and highlighted the advantage for trainers on their home circuit at the Port Macquarie race meeting on Friday.
Australia’s carbon capture and utilisation opportunity
Australia could turn carbon dioxide waste into a valuable revenue stream according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
Are there any ‘catches’ for Australian cotton?
Excellent seasonal conditions and strong prices are fuelling a positive outlook for Australia’s cotton sector, with expectations next year’s crop could be one of the largest on record, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
Picton backs country doctors
Chris Oldfield. SA Shadow Health Minister Chris Picton has thrown his weight behind Naracoorte's doctors and country GPs, calling for the State Government to negotiate contracts with them. Mr Picton has slammed the State Government for wasting taxpayers’ dollars on locums, failing to negotiate and throwing rural doctors and country hospitals into turmoil.
Local producers taste Food Forum success
Eliza Berlage and Gabrielle Duykers. More than 30 local producers gathered together last week for the inaugural Limestone Coast Food Forum. Hosted by the Limestone Coast Food and Agribusiness Cluster, food processors, and retailers met at Lucindale Country Club to hear from 16 guest speakers about opportunities in the local food and beverage industry.
Rain boosts confidence
The Farmhand. Winter is here and rainfalls for the past month are at levels at the high end of averages. Even have heard the odd farmer say we had enough for the moment. Feed supplies in the areas north of town are still tight but we can see the spring having a great feed result based on the amounts of moisture already received.
Teens arrested for Peko Park fire
Two teenagers have been arrested for the arson attack on the Peko Park public toilet earlier this week ... Barkly Regional Council CEO Steve Moore said enough is enough. “We have had our supermarket burned down, now our public toilets, what next? How long before someone is injured or killed?"
Call for sponsors to continue language archives
The Papulu Apparr-Kari Aboriginal Corporation is currently working on eight books to be a resource of plants and animals in the Indigenous languages they work with. They are selling merchandise and seeking support to help continue with their many language projects.
What can we improve now to prepare for future catastrophic and cascading disasters?
While a truly catastrophic disaster is by definition unmanageable, emergency managers can still help reduce loss of life and property and assist in sustaining the continuity of affected communities.
Community Radio Plus is coming
The CBAA is excited in 2021 to be launching its very own community radio industry app. Community Radio Plus will be a one-stop shop for listeners to hear community radio, right across the country. It will feature every community radio station in Australia and champion our sector's rich and diverse content to listeners everywhere.
The time is now for farm clean up
Local Land Services is advising landholders August is the perfect time to get in and clean up on-farm ahead of an expected busy Spring. Cleaning up will help reduce the potential impact of pests, by reducing their possible breeding and nesting locations, as well as reduce the risks for livestock to chemical residues from items such as old batteries.
New faces at Katherine Town Council – student roles
Katherine Town Council have undertaken a new initiative offering year 11 and 12 students from Katherine High School and St Joseph’s Catholic College the opportunity to undertake paid work experience.
Registrations now open for Kidman Springs Beefup Forum & Field Day, 25-26 August 2021
BeefUp forums provide an opportunity for northern Australian beef producers to learn something new, stay up to date with the latest on-farm research and technologies and meet others working in the red meat industry.
Minority Report: An insurance and rapid testing plan to revive events and tourism
The Avalon Airshow is the latest cancellation on Victoria’s beleaguered tourism and event industry calendar ... Bev McArthur, Member for Western Victoria, was one of four Liberal and National MP signatories to a Minority Report recently tabled into the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tourism and Events Sectors. The Minority Report made 10 Recommendations, including the need for rapid testing to help open the tourism and events sectors sooner and more reliably.
Resume Parliament and return democracy
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party calls for Parliament to resume in September and a return to representative democracy ... "We have a situation where the Premier and her so-called "crisis cabinet" can rule this State through statutory rules like health orders and subordinate legislation like regulations, that are not required to be tabled in Parliament. Representative democracy has been put on hold in a time we need it more than ever" : Leader of SFF Robert Borsak MLC.
Space seeds start extra-terrestrial biosecurity clearance
An extra-terrestrial parcel of Australian Golden wattle seeds has returned safely to earth and is undergoing biosecurity screening following its journey into space.
Maranoa sale sets new record
A scenic 435-hectare property in the Maranoa region has been picked up by an expanding local family for $2.18 million, setting a new district record for a bare block at $5,011 per hectare.
