Rural

2 August 2025

Funding rural peace of mind

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants were open to not-for-profit and community organisations to support and promote mental health and wellbeing, prevent the impact of mental ill-health, encourage help-seeking and/or improve mental health literacy t...

1 August 2025

Exporters backed amid tariff turmoil

Trade and Investment Queensland’s (TIQ) Tariff Response Unit has already connected with more than 200 businesses through regional roundtables, with final sessions planned for Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Longreach. The initiative aims to build resil...

26 July 2025

Anglers lured in to celebrate 25 years of fi sh stocking scheme

Queensland’s inland fishing program, the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS), was introduced in 2000 and has expanded from 25 dams to 63 impoundments. To celebrate, the “SIPS 25” fishing competition will be held during the September school holid...

25 July 2025

‘Cautious optimism’ for Agricultural trade conditions

With around two-thirds of Australian produce destined for export, global market volatility continues to shape growth opportunities, reinforcing the importance of diversified trade relationships.Two major forces are influencing the sector’s outlook: o...

20 July 2025

A stirrup in biosecurity as Hendra virus is confirmed in SEQ

Unfortunately, the horse died on the property following a rapid decline in its condition. Acting Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Fiona Thompson said the department is working closely with the horse owner to contain the risk on-site. Tracing and exposure ...

17 July 2025

Tackling $1.2B problem for farmers using cheap rock

University of South Australia (UniSA) environmental researcher Dr Binoy Sarkar is leading an Enhanced Rock Weathering trial that involves applying crushed basalt to agricultural soils, measuring its nutrient release and carbon capture. Dr Sarkar, fro...

11 July 2025

Farmers mental health plunges

Rural Aid is seeing a sharp increase in demand for its services as farming families struggle with rising costs, labour shortages, unpredictable markets, and the changing climate. Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, said farmers are feeling the squeeze from...

11 July 2025

Community voices

The future of regional news publishing is inextricably linked to whether regional communities will continue to have a say in shaping the future of regional Australia. In fact, regional newspapers are the metaphorical canary in the coal mine—their hea...

7 July 2025

2025 Open Day – River Run Charolais

River Run Charolais, Hawthorne Road, Linville is having an Open Day on Saturday 12th July 2025 between 9am and 4pm. On display will be the 18 Sale bulls that are for sale at the Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale on 14th August at the Coolabunia ...