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08 January 2025
Meta Scraps Fact-Checking
15 December 2024
Key Issues That Shaped Australian Agriculture in 2024
10 December 2024
Beyond Agriculture: How Regional Australia Is Diversifying
02 December 2024
7 Top Tips for Successful Events in Rural and Regional Australia
05 November 2024
Working visa review must not forget ag and regions
01 November 2024
How to Navigate an Evolving Media Landscape
28 October 2024
How we communicate effectively with regional communities
17 October 2024
No easy fix for health staffing shortages, but regional liveability must be considered as part of solution
25 September 2024
Field days still prove their value as industry, communities reap economic, social rewards
03 September 2024
Farmer survey a roadmap for meaningful change in agriculture
21 August 2024
The results of the National Farmer Priorities Survey are in
13 August 2024
Olympians show there's as much to learn from their defeats as their medal glory
24 July 2024
New opportunities for meaningful basin solutions if we learn the lessons of the past
05 July 2024
The importance of regional story-telling
15 June 2024
Stepping stones to success for our youth
24 May 2024
Well deserved pat on the back for Beef2024
15 May 2024
2024-25 Federal Budget - Our Takeouts
08 May 2024
Beef Australia 2024 - Our Insights
29 April 2024
Extending a helping hand to country kids fosters long-term benefits for the bush
09 April 2024
Time for greater scrutiny of telco providers as 3G network shutdown exposes ongoing community divide
19 March 2024
Four-legged farm workers who've helped make Australian agriculture what it is today
29 February 2024
Homegrown music festivals need local support to ensure long-term survival
11 February 2024
Crossroads for that all important national day
17 January 2024
Tyranny of distance fosters valuable qualities in our leaders of tomorrow
24 November 2023
Buybacks may be easy option for Basin water recovery, but economic and social pain may prove too costly for communities
06 November 2023
Modernising the Universal Service Obligation: what should this new agreement look like and should the landline be scrapped?
27 October 2023
Australian farmers have had their say, now it’s up to us to listen
05 October 2023
Lamb producers feel pain of falling prices, but little impact on retail price prompts tough questions
04 October 2023
National Farmer Priorities Survey Released
14 September 2023
Industry making strides towards net-zero commitment but outreach and support critical for farmers embarking on the journey
24 August 2023
The future of agriculture is now and our young people want a seat at the table
02 August 2023
No time to lose in race to address current ‘public health crisis’ for Australia’s youth
12 July 2023
Cost of robust biosecurity measures must be shared equitably
22 June 2023
Traditional values of fairness and authenticity must endure in the face of uncertainty and opposition
01 June 2023
New job vacancies report a fresh reminder of need for increased focus on regional growth
11 May 2023
National Volunteers Week, May 15 to 21: how can you help make a change for the better?
30 March 2023
New research findings should drive informed, effective recruitment campaigns beyond our city limits.
09 March 2023
No easy fix to healthcare concerns but long-term solutions may be closer to home than we think
16 February 2023
Night out at the movies could be thing of the past without timely investment and support.
27 January 2023
Agriculture is a land of opportunities, but is a long game super funds are currently reluctant to play.
27 January 2023
National day as much about reflection as it is about celebrating success.
11 January 2023
Annual insight into ag industry reveals stats and trends but also speaks to resilience, innovation of farmers
15 December 2022
Primitive thinking risks stifling growth and development of rural communities
24 November 2022
Stakes are high in race to bring feral animal populations down, and all landholders must play their part
03 November 2022
New world of ESG has its challenges, but our agriculture industry can’t afford not to be on board
13 October 2022
Challenges facing our nation need ‘everyday’ leaders to help show the way
22 September 2022
Following a pathway to prosperity via rural and regional Australia
02 September 2022
Value of regional field days can’t be underestimated as communities enjoy the financial and social spoils
12 August 2022
University students provide insights on agriculture’s future and the role of leadership in maintaining industry momentum
26 July 2022
Clear communication with consumers needed as supply chains struggle under recent challenges
04 July 2022