From flooding to droughts, rallies and viruses, 2024 had it all
This year Australian farmers were hit with viruses, worsening roads, a CFA stripped of funding and even a rally in Canberra.
Politics
Taxpayers underwrite wind, solar developers’ revenue
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is using taxpayers money to underwrite the revenue of 19 new solar and wind farms.
Taxpayer dollars splashed on political advertising
The Albanese Government has used taxpayer dollars to splash out on pre-election advertising, despite a promise to end such rorts.
Loophole for dodgy organic products could be closed
A Bill has been introduced to define what legally constitutes “organic”, ending a loophole that has allowed goods with barely any organic ingredients to claim the title.
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US Election: What could it mean for Aussie farmers?
After months of mud-slinging, the US election is almost here. From tariffs to geopolitical frictions, what could a Trump or Harris presidency mean for Australian agriculture?
Government pouring millions of dollars into paying VicGrid staff
The Victorian Government is pouring millions of dollars into paying 104 VicGrid staff to map out where Victoria’s transmission developments should be built.
Parks Victoria cuts 51 services
Parks Victoria has cuts 51 services in the wake of funding shortfalls and redundancies.
Live export investigation still ongoing
A federal government investigation into a suspected breach of live export standards for sheep sold into Jordan is yet to be finalised more than 12 months on.
Compulsory flood easement buyouts flagged
NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson has flagged compulsory buyouts of flood easements over 4000 riverside properties.
Regional divide key as D-Day looms for Queensland
As David Crisafulli and Steven Miles criss-cross Queensland in the final days before the state election, a regional issue with federal implications is bubbling away.
NSW closes in on virtual fencing
Farmers have welcomed a multi-party parliamentary committee’s recommendation to roll out virtual fencing in NSW.
Transmission line compo flawed
A legislative flaw has devalued the Victorian Government’s transmission line compensation payments to landholders.
Coalition reveal renewable energy policy
A Victorian Coalition Government would ban turbines within 2kms of homes and reinstate third-party appeal rights, if elected in 2026.
Farmers question consultancy’s independence
Consultancy firm RMCG is being paid by solar farm developers, while advising government on the impact of renewables on agriculture.
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