Green metals? Regions cop a mixed bag
Regional Australians will receive a share of nationwide defence, road and health spending, but critics claim key projects have been neglected.
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Budget disappoints farmers
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Albanese’s second salmon stoush: industry to take legal action
No sooner had Anthony Albanese ended one fight with the $1.46bn salmon industry, he faces another: over Chilean imports. This spat appears headed for court, while Peter Dutton demands an import freeze.
The under-the-radar island where seclusion is guaranteed
This Tasmanian treasure with a population of just 1600 is wonderfully underdeveloped for tourism and yet home to a growing number of high quality experiences.
Salmon law to bypass minister, wedge Coalition
Anthony Albanese will use budget week to introduce legislation to neutralise a stand-off over salmon farming in Tasmania – and his Environment Minister – with national implications.
Sweet treats slug leaves a sour taste
Love a little booze in your sweet treat, be it tiramisu, liqueur chocolates or rum and raisin ice-cream? There’s bad news from a recent tariff decision, say angry importers.
Price rise brewing: $7 for a cup of coffee
Would Australians pay $7 for a cup of coffee? It seems we’re about to find out.
‘Give farmers energy, emissions support’: industry leaders
Leaders in sustainable food production are urging both sides of politics to match rhetoric about sustainability with action on energy, emissions and waste.
Crisis call to protect nation’s food supply lines
Australians could face hunger in a major crisis and the nation must act now to secure alternative supplies of vital food production inputs, an expert warns.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/matthew-denholm