Aussie farmers are in the middle of mourning “a terrible waste” of produce, with truckloads of healthy oranges being dumped in “graveyards” around the country. About 1500 semi trailers full of – what may seem to the untrained eye – perfectly fine oranges have been dumped at sites around the nation, while orange orchards filled […]
Optus has started the hiring process for a senior manager in IT and cyber risk just days after it was hit by a huge hacking scandal. The telecommunications giant is searching for a full-time senior manager of business risk (IT/Cyber) with a “primary responsibility to provide advice and support in all matters related to risk […]
Frustrated cereal lovers are feeling “ripped off” and “cheated”, sharing upsetting images of an Aussie staple which has recently had a limited edition makeover. It was a collaboration which at first glance appeared promising, but the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain and Bega Peanut Butter Crunch cereal has come up short in the eyes of consumers. Cereal consumer […]
Middle East sovereign funds are increasingly running their ruler over the Australian agriculture industry in an effort to shore up their own food security, agribusiness guru David Williams says. Mr Williams, who has overseen some of Australia’s biggest agribusiness deals, told The Australian Ag Podcast – out today – that there had been increased investment […]
A picture posted on Twitter by an Australian university professor has revealed the sad reality of post-Covid life. Professor Jan Slapeta from the University of Sydney took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to share an image of what was scheduled to be a face-to-face lecture he was facilitating. The picture shows rows of empty chairs […]
It’s a vision of the future that has captured the imagination of farmers, food companies and agricultural scientists for the past decade. As arable land becomes scarcer, the climate-change risk of destroying forests to make more cropping country becomes ever-more apparent, and food insecurity intensifies as a global threat to world peace, many minds have […]
Farmers are having to negotiate with potential employees on incentives such sign-on bonuses, flexible working arrangements and increased annual leave as Australia’s jobs crisis intensifies. Leading agribusiness recruiter Nigel Crawley told The Australian Ag Podcast, out today, the incentives have been forced on employers as demand for on-farm workers hits the highest level in his […]
New data reveals how Australians’ habits and concerns have changed since the coronavirus pandemic hit. A lot has changed in two years, and Australians are struggling to find their feet again amid soaring living expenses and the ongoing effects of Covid-19. Research from one of Australia’s largest toll road providers has revealed how our spending […]
A Queensland business owner has spoken out about the grim reality of the state’s worker shortage, with a new report revealing the situation is getting worse. Soon to be Cakes N Shit co-owner Stacey Ellis told NCA NewsWire her small cafe and cake business in Brisbane has been looking for staff for over a month. […]
Welcome to The Weekly Times Coles 2022 Farmer of the Year awards. We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia, those leading the way, who constantly strive to improve their business and are finding success in their efforts. So, if you know someone who deserves to be recognised as an outstanding farmer, let […]
Australia’s athletic DNA suggests tomorrow’s champions are gripped by the current Commonwealth Games. But sporting careers are notoriously short – and as kids around the country feel the first flush of future hopes and dreams, education experts and former elite athletes agree that youth talent development should include knowledge that translates into later civilian employment. […]
Industries across Australia have resorted to offering thousands of dollars in incentives to secure staff, as the nation’s worker shortage continues to bite through the economy. People who sign up for new roles in high-demand industries such as health care, trades, transport, retail, manufacturing and logistics are receiving thousands of dollars in cash bonuses. They […]