Australia’s sheep and wool sector is entering a new phase of sustainability reporting, with fresh leadership appointed to guide the national framework.

The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging voters in the Farrer electorate to plan ahead for the upcoming by-election, with a focus on reducing unnecessary travel.

A recent fire at a Victorian refinery has renewed concerns about Australia’s fuel security, with Grain Producers Australia warning it highlights ongoing exposure in key supply chains.

The Federal Government has announced changes to streamline fertiliser imports in an effort to improve supply and reduce costs for Australian farmers, while maintaining biosecurity protections.

The Federal Government has announced a series of measures aimed at supporting farmers facing ongoing supply and cost pressures.

The Coalition has launched a new online platform to track fuel shortages across regional Australia. The website, nofuelhere.com.au, allows users to report local supply issues and provides a direct line of contact to their local members of parliament.

Australian grain producers are facing rising uncertainty as global conflicts threaten access to key farm inputs. Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large says recent military action in the Middle East has laid bare Australia’s reliance on international supply chains.

Grain Producers SA is calling on all political parties to commit to practical support for the state’s grain industry ahead of the 2026 South Australian election. The organisation has formally provided its election priorities to all major political parties and crossbench representatives several months ago, focusing on drought resilience, infrastructure, biosecurity, chemical access, connectivity, workforce pressures and the protection of productive agricultural land.

Australia’s peak farm body is warning the Federal Government not to compromise agricultural interests as negotiations on an Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement enter a critical phase in Brussels.

The South Australian Nationals are calling on Premier Peter Malinauskas to clarify the financial impact of Labor’s proposed national firearms buyback on South Australians.

The Federal Government is working to strengthen existing voluntary arrangements for plant-based food labelling to support clearer consumer choice.

The National Farmers Federation has issued a statement following the passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 in Parliament on Wednesday night, saying it supports reforms aimed at improving safety, including stronger background checks and measures against 3D-printed firearms.

A new four-million-dollar round of agricultural traceability grants has opened, aimed at strengthening Australia’s export supply chains and biosecurity systems.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has labelled the state of mobile phone coverage in regional Australia a “disgrace”, following the shutdown of the 3G network and ongoing black spots across major rural transport routes.

In a recent interview on FlowFM, Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley strongly criticised the Albanese Government’s latest round of water buybacks from the Murray-Darling Basin, warning the move will damage regional economies while failing to deliver the environmental benefits.

The Australian Trucking Association has added its voice to growing industry concern over a federal proposal to reduce speed limits on unsigned regional roads.

The National Party has officially abandoned its commitment to net zero emissions, following a unanimous party room decision on Sunday.

Australian blueberry growers are set to benefit from a new trade agreement with Vietnam, valued at approximately $22 million over five years.

Residents in Central Darling Shire have elected councillors for the first time in 12 years, marking a historic return to local democracy under a new rural council model.

The 2025 National Drought Forum opened yesterday in Gawler, South Australia, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to tackle the growing challenges of drought.