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New traceability grants open to support agricultural exports
A new four-million-dollar round of agricultural traceability grants has opened, aimed at strengthening Australia’s export supply chains and biosecurity systems.
Jess Dempster
Jan 141 min read


Ley Slams Mobile Coverage Failures After 3G Shutdown in Regional Australia
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.
Jess Dempster
Jan 52 min read


Opposition Leader Sussan Ley Condemns Murray-Darling Water Buybacks as ‘Devastating’ for Regional Communities
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.
Jess Dempster
Jan 52 min read


ATA Opposes Regional Speed Limit Reductions
The Australian Trucking Association has added its voice to growing industry concern over a federal proposal to reduce speed limits on unsigned regional roads.
Jess Dempster
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Nationals Scrap Net Zero Target
The National Party has officially abandoned its commitment to net zero emissions, following a unanimous party room decision on Sunday.
Jess Dempster
Nov 2, 20251 min read


Australia Secures $22 Million Blueberry Export Deal with Vietnam
Australian blueberry growers are set to benefit from a new trade agreement with Vietnam, valued at approximately $22 million over five years.
Jess Dempster
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Democracy returns to Central Darling Shire
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.
press348
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Policy collaboration at the core of Australia’s drought policy
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.
press348
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Government decision to expand RIC scheme funding to support SA algal bloom disaster criticised
The government's decision to expand the expand the Regional Investment Corporation’s (RIC) remit to support ecological issues - most pressingly the South Australian algal bloom - has been met with criticism.
press348
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Farmers underwhelmed by intergovernmental biosecurity review
The National Farmers Federation has said it is disappointed in yesterday’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Review Report and the accompanying joint government response, describing the outcome as underwhelming and a missed opportunity to secure Australia’s biosecurity future.
The IGAB defines the roles and responsibilities of governments and sets priority areas for collaboration to minimise the impact of pests and diseases on Australia’s
press348
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Farmers push for productivity plan
NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Government to commit to a plan to drive productivity through the agricultural sector and get the...
Flow Australia
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Focus on cattle tick welcomed
NSW Farmers Cattle Committee chair Tony Hegarty says the appointment of a new biosecurity commissioner is vital to ensure work on...
Flow Australia
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Easier, Quicker And More Secure Trade For Australian Agricultural Exporters
The Albanese Labor Government is helping deliver easier, quicker and more secure trade for Australia’s agricultural exporters thanks to...
Flow Australia
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Nominations for 2025 Livestock SA Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award
Open Livestock SA has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award. Now in its third year,...
Flow Australia
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Beef producers holding firm despite market pressures
The latest data from Meat & Livestock SA shows the beef producers and remaining resilient and patient in the face of market and seasonal...
Flow Australia
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Red tape cut for farmers looking to build small on-farm abattoirs in Victoria
The Victorian government is changing the state planning rules to allow farmers to build and operate micro abattoirs on their properties...
Flow Australia
Aug 5, 20252 min read


$21 million investment for NSW canola growers
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) and Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is...
Flow Australia
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Australia Grape and Wine responds to Emerson Review
Australian Grape and Wine has welcomed the release of Dr Craig Emerson’s Review of Regulatory Options for the Wine and Grape Sector,...
Flow Australia
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Funding to support live sheep export phase out announced
The Albanese Labour Government yesterday announced further details of the $139.7 million sheep industry transition assistance package to...
Flow Australia
Jul 15, 20252 min read


PASIN CALLS FOR URGENT INCREASE TO RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP is calling on State and Federal Government’s to urgently fund an increase to rural financial counsellors...
Flow Australia
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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