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Overview of plant biodiversity released

Overview of plant biodiversity released

The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 brought together contributions from more than 100 government, industry and research organisations.

WPA awarded grant to investigate wool's traceability systems

WPA awarded grant to investigate wool's traceability systems

Peak wool representative body WoolProducers Australia has been announced as one of 16 recipients of a Traceability Grant.

Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese has announced it will cut over 70 positions at its Bega site by the end of the year.

CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

Opinion: In this week's The Gauge, CWA national president, Tanya Cameron, said the CWA supports changes that make quad bikes safer.

Government called on to pay wool growers' levies

Government called on to pay wool growers' levies

The federal government is being called on to suspend the need for wool growers to pay their levies and instead pay the shortfall for them.

ACM consults with print site staff over plans to stop the presses

ACM consults with print site staff over plans to stop the presses

'This is necessary to ensure the business is meeting the changing trends in consumer and business demands'

Avid fundraiser is planning a big walk

Avid fundraiser is planning a big walk

Over the years Ann McLeish has raised $193,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese has announced it will cut over 70 positions at its Bega site by the end of the year.

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Elders launches market analysis business

Elders launches market analysis business

Elders has launched a new market analysis business.

Prices indicate firming basis levels

Prices indicate firming basis levels

If rainfall totals continue to slip, it will be hard for yield potential to be maintained.

New plan to develop State infrastructure

New plan to develop State infrastructure

Infrastructure WA intends to develop a long-term infrastructure strategy.

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$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

The plan could raise economic output by about $5.7 billion, reduce welfare costs by $620 million and generate 53,000 jobs over the next four years.

Nats say regional businesses miss out

Nats say regional businesses miss out

The Nationals WA leader Mia Davies said there had been a number of examples where there was a clear failure of the government to invest into WA's regional businesses.

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

"With a population of over 260 million and a growing middle-class, Indonesia presents huge opportunities."

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

Part four of a special report: why some are 'rusted off'

With friends like Joh, politics had its bruising costs

With friends like Joh, politics had its bruising costs

'My perspective of Joh's plans were somewhat coloured by having seen first hand the way he and his Queensland Cabinet worked. It was a disgrace.'

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Chocolate and 'never getting married': Secret to 106 years of living

Chocolate and 'never getting married': Secret to 106 years of living

Bendigo centenarian attributes her long life to chocolate and never marrying.

Startup helps local growers thrive

Startup helps local growers thrive

The Raw Food Hub is filling in for farmer's markets during the pandemic

Ag twist put on break-up lines

Ag twist put on break-up lines

Having second thoughts about that romance? Try an ag-related break-up line.

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

Check out the amazing winner, finalists in our 'hope' photo comp

More than 550 entries flooded in, this is the winner and the finalists.

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Through this terrible time, it has been our strong community bonds that helped us.

World's most boring video goes viral

World's most boring video goes viral

Matthew Coddington from Roseville Park thought he was posting a pretty mundane video and one that would be lucky to get 30 'likes' on Facebook, he soon discovered how wrong he was.

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Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Richard and Ellanor Brimblecombe have bought the 1300ha Glenmorgan property Clearwater for $1.475m.

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Who deserves to win the Sire Shootout title?

Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Prominent Indian comedian Vir Das has used his humour to spruik the benefits of Australian wool.

Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

The 463 hectare Inverell region property Glen Rock has been listed for sale at $1.85 million

Juffs Farm auction results in two lots sold

Juffs Farm auction results in two lots sold

Two of the four lots comprising the Dayboro property Juffs Farm have sold at a Ray White Rural online auction.

Westmar's Wallanba sold at auction | Video

Westmar's Wallanba sold at auction | Video

The 2802 hectare Westmar property Wallanba has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $9.5 million.

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2020 Perth Royal Show is go!

2020 Perth Royal Show is go!

The State government had provided $2.1m to the Royal Agricultural Society of WA for support.

MLA Sustainable Producer of the Year application form

Apply here for the MLA Sustainable Producer of the Year.

Farmgate Auctions Industry Innovation award application form

Apply here for the Farmgate Auctions Industry Innovation award

The Marcus Oldham Flock Leader award application form

Apply here for the The Marcus Oldham Flock Leader award

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CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

Opinion: In this week's The Gauge, CWA national president, Tanya Cameron, said the CWA supports changes that make quad bikes safer.

Farmers put Canberra on notice

Farmers put Canberra on notice

In this week's The Gauge, Fiona Simson is urging the federal government not to appeal the recent Federal Court decision that the 2011 live export ban was invalid.

Is a shakeout of peak bodies looming?

Is a shakeout of peak bodies looming?

Could the next wave be the deregulation of peak bodies?

National Cabinet key to economic recovery

National Cabinet key to economic recovery

In this week's The Gauge, CPC CEO Troy Setter says the new National Cabinet may well hold the key to a new level of collaboration between governments.

Temporary changes to Aus Post or permanent service cuts?

Temporary changes to Aus Post or permanent service cuts?

Have you noticed more issues with Australia Post than usual?

Are regional COVID-19 concessions a viable option?

Are regional COVID-19 concessions a viable option?

Some rural Victorians are seriously pushing for regionalised COVID-19 restrictions after the spike in cases in Melbourne. Good idea or not?

USDA report not so bearish for wheat

USDA report not so bearish for wheat

A 4.9 million tonne increase in global wheat production has seen supplies for 2020/21 increase by 5.7mt on the May estimate, after allowing for a lift in opening stocks.

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