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.
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$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.
What farmers need to know about the federal budget
The 2025 federal budget has been announced. We’ve broken down the figures for agriculture. This is what farmers need to know.
Where farmers want to see cash splashed in the budget
Farmers say agriculture cash is likely to be splashed on the campaign trail, rather than in the budget. This is what leaders are calling for.
Fire levy debate: ‘It’s a surrogate land tax’
Local government and farmers are rallying to oppose the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, as one council projects a 164 per cent cost increase to its farmers.
Crossbench could pose a major hurdle for farmers
Voting history shows crossbench MPs could stymie the Coalition’s plans to repeal legislation if it wins office in May.
‘An insult to beef producers’: Albanese government sits on report into food labelling
A Senate inquiry into labelling for plant-based meat alternatives handed down its report three years ago – and still nothing’s been done.
How Animals Australia will make live export an election issue
Animals Australia has appealed for financial support to help fund its latest campaign to stop live sheep exports.
Nats going ‘full bench press’ in Bendigo
The Nationals have made Bendigo their target seat at the federal election and have a publican and former footy player in the race.
Wind and solar win levy discount
“The fact that renewable energy companies will have their levy capped stinks,” says Normanville farmer Bec Marshall.
Why US tariffs on metals has Aussie farmers nervous
US President Donald Trump said “there will be no exemptions” ahead of new tariffs coming into force on Thursday.
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