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It’s Cow Appreciation Day – Beef Central

Readers of Beef Central appreciate their cows every day. But for everyone else, today’s date – July 12 – has become officially known as “Cow Appreciation Day”. At first glance it would be easy to imagine Cow Appreciation Day was created by a  group of farmers, given how much they love their cows and talking […]

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Bali tourists confused over FMD actions

There is plenty of muddy options for tourists in Bali. Photo: Tripadvisor AN EMOTIONAL response has followed the news of the devastating Foot and Mouth disease hitting the tourist hotspot of Bali – with many warning there is a significant risk it could be brought into Australia. Agriculture minister Murray Watt has this week headed […]

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France meat labelling reform prompts calls for Australian action

RECENT decisions by France and South Africa to ban the use of meat-related terms on plant-based protein items has prompted a call for Australia to follow suit. The issue was front and centre of a senate inquiry last year, which came back with nine recommendations – including mandatory food labelling requirements on plant-based protein items […]

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Telstra customer complaints sparked company overhaul in Australia

Telstra has made a massive change to its services after hearing customers “loud and clear”. Telecommunications giant Telstra has announced all of its call centres have returned to Australian soil after ongoing customer demand. When announcing the change on Tuesday, Telstra CEO Andrew Penn said the overhaul has been in the works for some time. […]

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Winton enjoys Outback Masters, Mount Isa up next | The North West Star

“Congratulations to the Winton winners, Women’s Christine Mills of Banora Golf Club with 38 points, and the Men’s, Peter West of Crows Nest Golf Club with 40 points, who each received the coveted orange jacket at the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon at Winton Golf Club. And it’s very exciting to see Christine Mill become […]

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Exactly what is Foot and Mouth Disease?

Foot and Mouth Disease – usually referred to by its acronym FMD – is the most feared livestock disease in the world. It can cripple the livestock sector, cause immense animal suffering, destroy farmer businesses, create food insecurity and has massive trade impacts for Australia. It’s little wonder Australian farmers, rural communities, consumers and governments […]

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