As the bushfire crisis deepens across Australia, Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie urged regional communities to continue to prioritise personal safety as concern for livestock grows. (more…)
Tag: rural
Podcast boom from farm to phone – the new way to hear rural stories
The popularity of podcasts is booming, with research showing one in three people are tuning in to their favourite podcasts – and Aussie farmers are no exception. (more…)
Weaver Fencing starts on Kalgoorlie cell fence
Weaver Fencing begins construction of the Kalgoorlie Pastoral Alliance Cell Vermin-proof cell fence designed to protect livestock from wild dog attacks. (more…)
Three public consultations added to FHA review
The Farm Household Allowance independent review panel will visit Tamworth, Dubbo and Bairnsdale to hear from farmers and stakeholders. (more…)
Mental health support for farmers must extend to small business owners
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the $5 billion Future Drought Fund to support farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia. (more…)
Helping farmers access the farm household allowance
It is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance hardship payment and farmers are being urged to apply. (more…)