The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine says increasingly severe weather events are placing growing strain on health services in rural, remote and First Nations communities.

 The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed support for farmers and regional communities affected by a series of natural disasters across the country, including bushfires, flooding and Cyclone Koji.

In the midst of Victoria’s ongoing fire emergency, the Country Fire Authority has rejected claims that its funding has been reduced and that volunteers and brigades were not aptly prepared for this year’s fire season.

Australian avocado growers and exporters will soon gain access to new tools designed to protect fruit quality as exports continue to expand.

As catastrophic bushfires continue across Victoria, the Victorian Farmers Federation has activated its Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate, farmer-led assistance to producers impacted by the fires.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has outlined a Coalition energy approach centered on affordable power, expanded gas supply and technology neutrality, as households face rising electricity prices and cost-of-living pressures.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters has reflected on a year marked by extremes for Australia's regional communities as joined FlowFM's Country Viewpoint host Jessica Dempster on the show for a final catch-up for 2025.

Joining host Jess Dempster on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint program for a final catch-up in 2025, LivestockSA Chair Gillian Fennell reflected on a challenging year for the industry, marked by drought, infrastructure pressures and growing concern around land use and energy development.

GrainGrowers has closed out 2025 with several significant policy achievements for Australian grain producers, alongside continued advocacy on sustainability, infrastructure and long-term industry resilience, CEO Shona Gawel said in her end-of-year catch-up with FlowFM's Country Viewpoint host Jessica Dempster.

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.

Australian farmers are set to gain far greater control over how they repair their machinery following a landmark update to right-to-repair legislation.

As hay season rolls on across Victoria, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging farmers to heed vital safety measures to reduce the risk of haystack fires - an ever present concern during peak heat and harvest conditions.

South Australian producers are being urged to take extra care during summer weed spraying, as compliance officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions prepare to monitor chemical use across the state.

The Country Fire Authority is reminding farmers to prioritise machinery safety following a paddock fire this week in Victoria’s north-east, which burnt approximately 40 hectares.

Australian Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a new Drought Hardship Loan through the Regional Investment Corporation, as dairy farmers face the prospect of another challenging dry season.

Agriculture Victoria is urging horse owners to ensure animals are fully included in bushfire and emergency planning as fire danger increases.

A Murrayville farmer has been fined $10,000 and convicted in the Ouyen Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to multiple animal cruelty offences. The charges included failing to feed cattle, aggravated cruelty, and failing to comply with a notice under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Community organisation The Men’s Table is expanding its peer-led mental health support into drought-affected regions across South Australia, targeting farming communities facing prolonged dry conditions.

A national industry working group is progressing a coordinated response to the challenges and restrictions arising from this year’s outbreak of Potato mop-top virus in Tasmania.

NSW Farmers is urging shoppers to choose Australian-grown food this Christmas, as farming families continue to face climate extremes and mounting pressures on land and water.