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Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 15 April 2026
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The Naracoorte News, 15 April 2026
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New machine improves soil fertility and increases crop yields
A new machine designed and exhaustively tested at a field-scale over 15 years and 32 sites in Western Australia, Queensland and Pakistan has been shown to increase crop yields by 25 per cent, on average (range 10 to 40 per cent).
Diesel stockpile for WA – announcement and response
The Western Australian Government has announced that it has secured a stockpile diesel. The Opposition is sceptical.
Algal bloom on the move
Caitlin Menadue. Algal bloom levels are shifting along northern Yorke Peninsula, with concerns growing for local marine life — including the region's well-known stingrays. Recent footage captured in Moonta Bay showed a large fever of rays moving through shallow waters late last month, with locals suggesting they may be trying to escape the bloom.
Italian for a day or for 145 years at New Italy celebrations
Jim Lagerstedt. Belissima! The descendants of the New Italy settlers couldn’t have asked for a better day to celebrate their 145th Anniversary at the New Italy Community Hall on Sunday, April 12.
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness April insights: Rising input costs squeeze farmer margins
Recent rains have given Aussie farmers a valuable head start on sowing this season’s winter crop, but higher freight, fuel, and fertiliser costs are squeezing margins across the country, Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ latest Monthly Commodity Update outlines.
Coffs Yachtie hoists new colours for a revitalised future
Coffs Harbour Yacht Club has set course for an exciting new era which will focus on growing sailing and associated water-based activities for the community.
HMAS Whyalla’s journey home remembered through crew member’s story
The story of how the iconic HMAS Whyalla returned home in 1984 has been brought to life through the memories of crew member George Cook, who played a key role in the historic voyage. George served as a deckhand under Captain A. Ekblom, joining a crew of experienced shipyard and tugboat workers selected to sail the vessel from Melbourne back to Whyalla after its purchase by Whyalla City Council.
Record crowds kick off Parrtjima 2026
Parrtjima 2026 has celebrated its biggest opening weekend yet, recording the largest opening weekend attendance in the festival’s history, including the second-largest opening night, as visitors flocked to the Red Centre. Across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the festival attracted nearly 8,300 attendances, with a program that’s still got plenty for all to enjoy until 19 April.
Hidden in plain sight: Meet Australia’s newly identified skink species
A lizard known to Wiimpatja Aboriginal Owners as Kungaka “the Hidden One” has been formally described as a new species, acknowledged in research published today in Zootaxa. With fewer than 20 individuals of the species known to exist, the Kungaka is also now one of Australia's most threatened reptiles.
Flood-prone house demolition continues
Miriam Torzillo. Just when we thought the Reconstruction Authority (RA) had got the message that the Big Scrub homes should be deconstructed, salvaged or relocated, reports are coming in from residents about the ramping up of demolition in Lismore. Locals have been recording the destruction and sharing it on social media. The community is not happy.
Barossa and Norwood deliver record Gather Round results: Malinauskas, Bourke
The biggest-ever AFL Gather Round attendance has led to record crowds beyond the boundary in Norwood and the Barossa, as footy fans and visitors made the most of everything on offer across the state.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 14 April 2026
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Have You Got What It Takes tour with Nathan Lyon, April-June 2026
Nathan Lyon is bringing his "Have You Got What It Takes" roadshow to regional Victoria and New South Wales — and it's not one to miss.
The case of the missing urea
Some of you may have read my previous articles on Summit’s Force Majeure Gamble: A Pattern Emerges and CSBP’s Force Majeure Gamble ... The response on social media has been staggering, with the algorithms going off the charts — which tells me I have hit a nerve. Even more interesting are the stories of urea...
Cleeland urges action as fuel theft surges
The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland MP, says Victoria’s growing police vacancy crisis is leaving regional communities exposed, as reports of fuel theft surge across the region. Ms Cleeland said with more than 1500 Victoria Police vacancies and limited farm crime officers remaining, the Allan Labor Government had left farmers increasingly vulnerable to organised theft.
Prison-grown veggie boxes support local charities: Erdogan
Victorians doing it tough are getting fresh food on the table thanks to produce grown by Marngoneet Correctional Centre. Participants in Marngoneet’s horticulture program grow and donate more than 30 vegetable boxes each week to help Victorians experiencing food insecurity.
Shocking denial of bank services for oil and gas industries: Canavan, McDonald, Hogan
Investment in Australia’s oil and gas industries is being hamstrung by net zero policies of the major banks, despite the nation’s escalating fuel crisis ... “I am extremely concerned that the net zero policies of Australian banks prevent them from supporting businesses that have been trying to increase the production of oil, simply because they’re in the business of ‘fossil fuels’.
Chatter about some farmers are not going to get a crop off this season…
On today's No Drama Farmer with James Blundell and Carzo......... Fiona L Fox (ARR.News) talks about potentially turning Canola to Diesel, plus some other potential fuel sources...

