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The Baaka Cultural and Art Centre

Baaka, our new Cultural and Art Centre, looks wonderful! All of us who've been on guided tours inside it are excited about what it will mean for Paakantji people, the town of Wilcannia and our whole region.

Labor axes successful agriculture program against its own advice: Hunter

Shadow Minister for Agriculture Lachlan Hunter MLA has slammed the Cook Labor Government for ignoring its own independent review into the Grower Group Alliance (GGA) and DPIRD Collaboration. Mr Hunter said the review, commissioned by the Labor Government, clearly recommended increased investment into the program, yet the Minister for Agriculture instead chose to axe the program entirely.

Australia’s food security at risk as farmers consider quitting: Littleproud

Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said the latest 2025 AUSVEG Industry Sentiment Report shows Australia’s food security is at risk, as two in five growers consider leaving the industry. Mr Littleproud said the decision to walk away is being affected by Labor’s anti-agriculture policies, including red tape impacting productivity and profitability...

New reports highlight cost and scope of vegetable industry compliance, and drop in grower sentiment: AUSVEG

New research released ... by AUSVEG has for the first time quantified the cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory and red tape burden hampering the productivity and profitability of Australian vegetable growers, and threating the long-term viability of Australia’s vegetable industry.

Murray Pioneer, 17 September 2025

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Wilcannia News, 16 September 2025

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The Naracoorte News, 17 September 2025

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Marine history under water

An important part of Spencer Gulf’s maritime heritage may be lost with the sinking of the Mary-Ann Simms in Port Lincoln. The vessel went down at Snook’s Landing on the weekend of September 6 and 7, possibly due to earlier hull damage from a barge collision and the theft of solar panels that powered its automatic bilge pump.

Live4life Macedon Ranges passes important milestone — over 10,000 young people and adults in the community have now been trained in evidence-based mental health...

Innovative youth mental health and suicide prevention program, Live4Life, was first conceived and developed in the Macedon Ranges in 2010 — a groundbreaking response to a reported increase in anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide amongst young people in the rural communities of the shire. 

Play under way at the Wagga Wagga Tennis International

The Wagga Wagga Tennis International is under way at the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre and is free for spectators to attend. The city is hosting back-to-back Women’s 35 International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour tournaments which commenced on Sunday 7 September and will run through to Sunday 21 September 2025.

Bloomfest 2025: A spring celebration where wildflowers meet the stars

Dalgarno Street, Coonabarabran, will burst into life on Saturday 20 September 2025, as Warrumbungle Bloomfest returns with an evening of light, music, food, and community spirit under the night skies of Australia’s only Dark Sky Park. Now in its second year, Bloomfest is completely free and family-friendly, making it one of the most accessible festivals in regional NSW.

Brewing an Australian future – The rise of locally grown coffee: AgriFutures Australia

Australians are renowned for their love of coffee. From the bustling laneways of Melbourne to beachside cafés in Byron Bay, the daily ritual of the flat white or long black has become woven into national culture. Collectively, Australians consume around six billion cups of coffee each year.

$19m budget for National Parks acquisitions

Member for Barwon Roy Butler MP asked questions in the most recent sitting of NSW Parliament, regarding future plans and budgets for the purchase of lands for National Parks and the average price being paid in his far west electorate.

Classic Calder combine in historic grand final win

Chris Lee. Calder United has pulled off a remarkable grand final win in its first season as a combine of the old Nullawil and Wyche-Narraport teams with a 10 point victory over a gallant Birchip-Watchem in what was an enthralling contest, epic in fact, held at Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park.

The Buloke Times, 16 September 2025

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What occupation has AI created for Australian farmers?

AI is not the future but already the present of agriculture. This creates an unexpected occupation for every farmer in Australia. This occupation is creating a culture of AI consumption in agriculture. Australian Consumer Law can help. So, let's go?

The bountiful garden

Spring is here and it’s time to start planting your vegetable garden. It’s also the perfect time to take inspiration from other gardeners who are passionate about what they grow and how they grow it. Many of us can only dream of being self-sufficient in regards to fruit and vegetables but for avid gardener, Artha Holmes, this dream is a daily reality.

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