Devil in the detail: Inside the new UAE trade deal
Australia is about to sign a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates that includes a new chapter on sustainability not seen before.
Politics
‘I would have liked more’: Was the National Ag Rally a success?
Questions have been raised about those who were absent at the Keep the Sheep and National Ag Rally — and how many people really attended.
Deforestation definitions released to protect Aussie beef farmers
Key definitions linked to deforestation have been given an Australian context, but some argue it could be seen as greenwashing.
More than 100 farmers sign letter for stronger nature laws
The farmers are among 300 signatories to the open letter to the Prime Minister calling for beefed up protections and funding to protect and repair nature.
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NFF to boycott biosecurity panel
The peak farm lobby has declined its invitation to join the federal government new biosecurity advisory panel in protest over the proposed biosecurity protection levy.
Calls to halve cattle duty ignored
Farmers calls to halve the cattle transition duty from $5 have been ignored by Victorian Agriculture Minister Ros Spence.
Gov rejects recommendations, APVMA to stay in Armidale
The federal government does not want to repeat the “mistakes” of the regulator’s controversial move to Armidale in 2016.
Secret survey exposes disastrous condition of our roads
A survey revealing the true catastrophic conditions of Victoria’s regional roads was kept a secret by the government. Now, The Weekly Times can reveal its shocking findings.
Wild dog controls to cease in northwest
The Victorian Government will end dingo and wild dog control in the state’s north west. Here’s what it means for landowners.
North East Libs scramble for candidates
With a veteran MP stepping down for health reasons, the Liberal Party faces a pressing need to find strong candidates for federal and state elections.
‘Ludicrous’: Ag leaders oppose right-to-disconnect laws
Agriculture will feel the pinch on two fronts following a pair of industrial relations reforms being made in Canberra. See the concerns.
Farm biosecurity tax revamp
The Albanese Government has cut farmer contributions to the controversial farm biosecurity levy, hitting importers for more.
Canberra to see same characters in 2025
13 of the 14 currently serving federal MPs for Victoria intend to campaign for another stint in Canberra at the next election. See the state of play.
Government refuses to reveal details of $55m buyback
The federal government has been slammed for “double standards” after keeping the price, type and source of water it is buying secret, following their first round of Basin buybacks.
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