Tag: Rural
Jailed farmer sparks land clearing law worries
The WA Farmers Federation says a case, in which man was jailed after clearing native vegetation from his south coast property, highlights the need to overhaul land clearing laws.[MORE]
Extortion claim over dead sea lion
Police are investigating allegations of extortion over a sea lion found dead near a damaged abalone farm off Eyre Peninsula this month.[MORE]
Adelaide-Pt Lincoln flights being cut
Regional Express says cuts on the Port Lincoln-Adelaide route in SA are a disappointing result of competition.[MORE]
Council defends shopping centre bus stop site
The Rockhampton Regional Council says it is standing by a decision to require the developers of a proposed Gracemere shopping centre to locate a bus stop in the grounds of the complex.[MORE]
West coast whale numbers rising
There are now about 40 whales at the Head of the Bight in South Australia.[MORE]
Tourists locked out of historic outback shed
Tourists no longer have access to one of the world's largest early 20th century shearing sheds in Queensland's central west. [MORE]
Energy firm downplays UCG project fears
A company operating a pilot underground coal gasification (UCG) project at Kogan on Queensland's Darling Downs says the industry should not be judged on one incident.[MORE]
Qld laws blamed for hampering geothermal projects
An energy company with plans for geothermal power stations throughout Queensland says the industry cannot move forward due to State Government legislation.[MORE]
Opposition, QRC back gas commissioner appointment
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the state's first gas commissioner will help balance domestic gas needs with export opportunities. [MORE]
Government accused of hiding Foodbowl documents
The Victorian Opposition has accused the State Government of hiding documents that show planning for the Foodbowl Modernisation Project was flawed.[MORE]
Greens call for agricultural asset register
The Greens are calling for a national register of foreign ownership of agricultural assets.[MORE]
Government announces new gas commissioner
The Queensland Government has appointed a gas commissioner to guide development in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.[MORE]
Mud bath cakes Malanda streets
Residents in Malanda in far north Queensland say the town has become a mud bath after one of its wettest winters on record.[MORE]
Prices surge for wheat
The price of wheat continues to surge on world markets, rising almost 30 per cent in the past month but farmers say they need more rain. [MORE]
Mining business spends $3b in Mackay: survey
A survey of mining businesses has found they spend more than $3 billion a year on wages and purchases in the Mackay region in north Queensland.[MORE]
Fish get chance for open relationship
It is hoped to save a native fish species in the lower Murray by opening a lock to let the males and females reunite.[MORE]
Green groups 'not pushing' in Lake Eyre heritage listing
Conservation groups have pledged they will not be seeking World Heritage protection for the Lake Eyre Basin in Queensland unless local communities want it.[MORE]
Opposition questions Government's housing plan for mining towns
The Queensland Opposition has expressed reservations about a State Government plan for affordable housing in mining towns.[MORE]
Simple dish wins 'Mayoral Masterchef'
Boulia Mayor Rick Britton has taken out the inaugural 'Mayoral Masterchef' honours in western Queensland.[MORE]
Residents continue fight against 'filthy' gas projects
Hundreds turned out at a public meeting in Kingaroy against mining exploration for coal seam gas projects in Qld.[MORE]
Labor rejects food security concerns
Labor's critics say the party has failed to come to grips with the nation's future food security.[MORE]
Abbott pledges end to marine park expansions
Tony Abbott visits Mackay to announce the Coalition will suspend Labor's proposed extensions to marine parks and bans on fishing.[MORE]
Man hurt in potato harvester
A man has become caught in a potato harvester at a property about 10 kilometres from Pinnaroo in South Australia.[MORE]
Farmers urged to focus on health
The WA Farmers Federation is promoting Healthy Farmers Week as an opportune time for farming families to reassess their health and well-being practices.[MORE]
Cane may unlock ethanol affordability
Scientists say they may have found a cheaper way to produce ethanol.[MORE]
