Ringers of the North: The Victorian plumber who became a first year ringer at Monkira Station
The Victorian local said he jumped at the opportunity to head north to work as a ringer. Click to check the original article.
Traeger MP Robbie Katter says Blue Card Bill has “strong support” | The North West Star
Hearings were conducted in Mount Isa, Palm Island, Yarrabah and Brisbane by the Queensland Legal Affairs and Safety Committee late last week and recieved the backing of community leaders. The bill has also been backed by organisations such as the Queensland Council of Social Services, Australian Lawyers Alliance and Sisters Inside. Click to check the […]
Isa waste collection changes to start October 1
Collection routes and pick-up days will remain the same, however, collections will commence from 6am. Click to check the original article.
Major value-added beef companies bought by international investor
TWO of Australia’s largest value-added foods companies using beef as a primary raw material have been bought by an international private equity investor. International private equity investment manager PAG has bought Australian processed foods companies Patties Foods and Vesco Foods. Patties is regarded as the world’s biggest pie manufacturer, with ‘household name’ brands including Four’N […]
Kiwi crackers on Qantas flights not in spirit of Australia, NSW Farmers say
Image: Qantas A SMALL pack of cheese and crackers has sparked a bumpy exchange between an Australian farming group and its most famous airline. The disagreement took off when New South Wales Farmers CEO Pete Arkle flew into the airline this morning with a statement pointing out that cheese and crackers from New Zealand […]
Pestivirus awareness and management: A recent phone call
In this novel approach to delivering a message, veterinarian and beef consultant Phil Holmes explores the common lack of industry understanding about the impact and management of pestivirus, as described through a phone call… Hi Sebastian, I think we may be dealing with Pestivirus (PV) with the abortions […]
Burren Junction grazing country makes $2224/acre
A grazing block in the tightly held Nowley area north east of Burren Junction has sold for $2224/acre. Click to check the original article.
Mort and Co takes the lead to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Ground-breaking Australian first trial to reduce methane emission at Grassdale Feedlot. Click to check the original article.
Honour for PGA stalwart Locky McTaggart | Farm Weekly
During his tenure as Pastoral Committee chairman, Mr McTaggart was heavily involved in negotiating for positive outcomes for pastoral tenure, rents, and diversification, negotiating with Main Roads over 53.5 metre permits for trucks and pastoral roads fencing, and most recently the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. Click to check the original article.
Great cattle dog muster in the Upper Hunter | The Land
Overall winner of the Glencore-sponsored working dogs trials at Muswellbrook’s inaugural Great Cattle Dog Muster last weekend was Erudite Vintage Cowgirl, pictured in the ring and on the winners podium with her owner Karen Edwards of Nyora, Victoria. The pair were presented with their prizes, trophies and ribbons by Working Cattle Dog Association of Australia […]
Sold: Versatile farming and grazing country sets new benchmark
The Cronin brother’s 2590 hectare Trundle aggregation has sold at auction for an impressive $12.05 million. Click to check the original article.
Processor reopens abattoirs
Minerva Food’s Shark Lake and Tammin abattoirs are primed for expansion and are licensed to export. Click to check the original article.