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“Nothing in town other than us” – Rural pharmacists’ role in oral health
Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, offering oral hygiene advice, managing dental pain inquiries and promoting preventative care, according to a new study by La Trobe University. Eleven rural pharmacists shouldering health responsibilities far beyond traditional dispensing roles participated in the study...
Tony’s backing for Emerson recommendations
Hugh Schuitemaker. The Riverland's Federal MP says recommendations from an industry report examining dealings between wineries and grape growers should be implemented "as quickly as possible" ... "I welcome the recommendations of the Emerson Review and note that they echo the calls I and others have been making for many months," Barker MP Tony Pasin said.
Flood modelling now complete
The CSIRO has released its catchment-scale virtual model of the Richmond, Tweed and parts of the Brunswick Rivers, which offers an unprecedented understanding of how floodwaters move through our catchment, and will be used to test future flood mitigation scenarios.
Tackling a $1.2 billion problem for Australian farmers using dirt-cheap crushed volcanic rock: UniSA
Cheap volcanic rock that languishes in open cut mines and quarries could transform Australia’s farming sector as a natural fertiliser, boosting crop yields and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It turns out that crushed basalt – a common rock used to make roads, houses, schools and hospitals – may address two very critical issues of our time: climate change and acidic soils.
Supply Nation releases pioneering new research on Indigenous businesses
Supply Nation today releases new research and data on Indigenous businesses and their contribution to Closing the Gap targets. The Sleeping Giant Rises report confirms that Indigenous-owned businesses are generating significant economic and social value to the Australian economy.
UniSQ to turn dairy waste and duckweed into sustainable biofuels
A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed into scalable, sustainable biofuels ... The project is being led by Dr Peter Harris and Professor Bernadette McCabe from UniSQ's Centre for Agricultural Engineering...
Australian avocado production ‘dips’ as global market ‘smashes’ past $30 billion mark: Rabobank
Australia is experiencing a dip in avocado production with the 2024/25 crop estimated to be down 15 per cent on last year, Rabobank says in a newly-released report ... And Australian production is forecast to rebound to record volumes – of around 170,000 metric tons – in 2025/26.
Geoscientific breakthrough could spark new gold rush in WA: Michael
Experts from the Geological Survey of Western Australia, part of the newly formed WA Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration, have identified a distinctive chemical fingerprint that signals where gold is most likely to be found ... a major step forward for mineral exploration on a global scale.
Understanding long-term reef health
Reef Life Survey (RLS) have released a new report outlining results from long-term monitoring of shallow reefs in the Lord Howe Island Park (LHIMP). RLS is a volunteer-based citizen science program which has been surveying reefs to 30m depth in the LHIMP for nearly two decades.
Structural vulnerabilities in an era of economic friction
Carla Wilshire. I visited Lord Howe Island as a child. I remember the quiet strength of it, the gentle precision of life shaped by tides and cargo, and the sense that everything here moved to its own rhythm ... In the years since, I have come to see Lord Howe not only as a national treasure, but as a case study in resilience under constraint.
Sheep producers show resilience
The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals a significant shift in producer sentiment and flock management strategies across the nation. This shift is being driven by volatile market conditions, extreme weather events, and regulatory changes, most notably the planned phase-out of live sheep exports.
Yalgiri doing well in drought
Despite the prolonged drought, the yalgiri (brush-tailed bettongs) reintroduced to southern Yorke Peninsula since 2021 are not just surviving, they’re reproducing. A recent health check led by the Marna Banggara team found all captured females were carrying young, a strong sign the small marsupials are adapting well to tough conditions.
Queensland breaks international visitor spending record: Powell
New data published today by Tourism Research Australia shows international holiday visitors spent a record $3.1 billion, surpassing pre-Covid levels for the very first time. Visitors from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, India, France and Indonesia led the charge, all spending a record amount while they were holidaying in Queensland.Â
Residents asked to help review heritage register
Residents are asked to help review the historical and cultural information of the Shire of Denmark's Local Heritage Survey ... Denmark shire president Kingsley Gibson said the review was a chance for everyone to join in and write Denmark's heritage story together.
Bioplastic breakthrough – sustainable cooling film could slash building energy use by 20 per cent: UniSA
An international team of scientists has developed a biodegradable material that could slash global energy consumption without using any electricity, according to a new study published today. The bioplastic metafilm – that can be applied to buildings, equipment and other surfaces – passively cools temperatures by as much as 9.2°C during peak sunlight and reflects almost 99 per cent of the sun’s rays.
Stargazing flight: how Bogong moths use the night sky to navigate hundreds of kilometres: UniSA
In a world-first discovery, researchers have shown that Australia’s iconic Bogong moth uses constellations of stars and the Milky Way to navigate hundreds of kilometres across the country during its annual migration – making it the first known invertebrate to rely on a stellar compass for long-distance travel.
Value of vegetables, flowers, nursery and turf all going backwards: NFF
Latest statistics by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed the value of Australian vegetable, cut flower, nursery and turf industries all went backwards in FY24.Â
Co-operative and mutual sector poised for further growth after strong year: BCCMÂ
Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has ambitions to emulate its UK counterpart’s planned doubling in size, after recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue. The latest National Mutual Economy Report (NME) … shows continued resilience by the sector against a backdrop of on-going global volatility and stabilising inflation.
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) Sustainability Showcase
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is proud to host a Sustainability Showcase, where the latest research and development initiatives related to the ABSF priorities will be presented to the industry’s valued stakeholders.
Time of sowing trials equip WA growers to adapt to variable seasons: GRDC
Western Australian grain growers are set to benefit from a series of targeted projects focused on time of sowing in response to increasing seasonal variability. Delivered through the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) National Grower Network (NGN), the local projects are designed to support growers in making more informed sowing decisions...
Grains and oilseeds trade continues to grow, despite global upheaval – Rabobank World Map
The global grains and oilseeds trade continues to grow steadily and reached around 880 million metric tons in 2023/24, with an estimated value of USD 330 billion, according to Rabobank’s just-published global grains and oilseeds world map.
Global dairy commodity prices rise strongly in early 2025, but face growing supply and fragile demand: Rabobank
Global dairy commodity prices have continued to climb in most key exporting countries in recent months, defying expectations and economic headwinds. But ‘downside’ risks are expected to emerge in the second half of the year, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
