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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 2 November 2022

A SERIES of low pressure systems and surface troughs brought thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall to large parts of southern, central and eastern Australia during the week. Weekly rainfall totals above 50 mm, with isolated totals over 100 mm, were recorded in parts of south-eastern New South Wales, and in most of Tasmania and […]

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Domino’s faces Federal Court accused of underpaying workers

Pizza giant Domino’s is facing a massive legal battle over accusations it underpaid its workers for almost five years, including entitlements like penalty rates and loading for casual workers. Former employees are now demanding their wages and other bonuses from the fast-food chain, with a trial kicking off in the Federal Court on Wednesday. The […]

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Aquis stallions notch up early season winners with Brave Halo, Ulanova and Mishani Maverick | The Land

His property name lent itself to many of his horses, including Mandalong Annie, Mandalong Queen, Mandalong Special, Mandalong Catatac, Mandalong Royal, Mandalong Jenny, Mandalong Belle, Mandalong Rambo, Mandalong Ranche, and Mandalong Vampire being among Ric’s earlier gallopers. The latter is a gelding by Dracula and was among Ric’s first winners as an owner and breeder […]

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Ag research key to fighting global food crisis

As the global community grapples with climate change, increasing hunger and poverty, water scarcity, conflict, and zoonotic diseases like COVID, the role of agricultural research and innovation has never been more critical. This year’s largest gathering of global food security experts, hosted by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, is underway in Brisbane with […]

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