Trump announces tariff pause, as feud with China escalates
Following a week of market turmoil and global financial panic President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most nations.
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Beef over nothing: US exports to Australia defy Trump talk
The US has sent just 263 tonnes of beef to Australia at most in the past 30 years — despite American farmers and the White House calling it a major trade issue.
Coalition pledge for $20bn regional fund
One of the biggest cash pledges this election cycle has a regional focus. But some say there’s devil in the detail.
Australia sets its sight on the EU to counter Trump tariffs
A free trade deal with the Europeans is back on Trade Minister Don Farrell’s agenda as he navigates a global trading environment disrupted by new US tariffs.
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Coalition promises $2.5m to combat on-farm deaths
The commitment comes after deaths on farms doubled last year.
Nuclear plants to trigger water shortages
Liberal party supporters have attacked the parties plan to build seven nuclear plants, given the impact on water demand.
‘We are over the major parties’: Farmer donates $100k to oust Liberal MP
A prominent Victorian farmer has donated $100,000 to an independent challenger in an effort to unseat a Coalition frontbench MP at the upcoming federal election.
Coaliton throws support behind fishing and forestry industries
Until this week farmers have been sidelined during the election campaign, with few policies or funding committments to support their industry.
Regional Victoria still waiting for roads funding
Pledges for road funding across the country are coming thick and fast from both major parties — but specifics on new regional Victorian upgrades are lacking.
What’s next with the emergency services levy?
Farmers are celebrating a legislative reprieve over the rebranded Fire Services Levy. Now here’s what they hope happens next.
Explainer: The viability of the Coalition’s nuclear policy
The future of Australia’s energy mix is a hotly contested topic this election period, so how does the Coalition’s nuclear proposal stack up?
Fuel for thought in petrol policy
Farmers say a Coalition plan to cut fuel excise will help regional motorists at a time of mounting pricing pressures.
Farmers unite on mineral sands ahead of federal election
Victorian and interstate farming groups are collaborating for one clear message ahead of the federal election regarding mining, transmission lines and renewables.
$500m for roads on outskirts of Melbourne
Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has announced details of $500m of investment into roads on the outskirts of Melbourne.
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