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MEAL PLANNER: Kerri Back is sharing her experiences as an outback cook on her blog Trial and Tribulations of Station Cook.

Cooking up hearty meals and laughter

AFTER ticking a box on an internet job site, Kiwi woman Kerri Back found herself in a Skype interview with the recruiter of a Kimberley cattle station.

The drone will be used as part of a program by the Northern Territory Department of Land and Resource Management to keep tabs on cabomba in the Darwin River.

War on weeds from sky

DREAM CAREER: Australian-born horse trainer Clinton Anderson has been working with horses professionally since he was 15.

It’s a long ride to the top

Doug James worked as a drover for many years.

Hard to slow down after years of work

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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

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ACCC releases collective bargaining guide for SMBs, farmers

A NEW guide for small businesses and farmers by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission explains the potential benefits of collective bargaining.

BILLIONAIRE Bill Gates’ humanitarian work has hit the Southern Downs, with the business magnate donating millions of dollars into research to be conducted near

Why Bill Gates is investing millions in Darling Downs

IF ANGELA Edwards didn’t have to do anything other than look after the farm and create art, she would be a happy woman.

Farmer enjoys painting at McGregor Winter School

QUEENSLAND’S largest wind farm could soon find a home on South Burnett soil, with the project’s approvals process well underway.

AGL process underway for Coopers Gap Wind Farm

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LET DOWN: Cattle breeder John Baker is bitterly disappointed with the Queensland Government’s push to rewind vegetation management laws.

WATCH: Blades out against new vegetation management laws

CATTLE breeder John Baker is bitterly disappointed with the State Government’s push to rewind vegetation management laws.

WATCH: Grammar girls at home exhibiting cattle at Rocky Show

Immersed in the show circuit, Katelyn Holznagel feels right at home exhibiting cattle, as do her fellow Cattle Club peers.

Cattle duffers steal 265 head from CQ property

POLICE are investigating the disappearance of 265 heifers worth about $185,000 from a CQ property.

Hogan picks a beef with union over live cattle claim

PAGE MP Kevin Hogan has hit back at union claims an expansion of live cattle exports would cost jobs at the Casino meatworks

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Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Jackie Trad talking through the new trade export with Japan.

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Queensland broccoli is in high demand

Japan has become Queensland’s third largest overseas market for broccoli after just one season of exports.

IT’S NOT every day you can dig up a sweet potato for the Prime Minister.

WATCH: Sweet potato farmer mulled by Rookwood Weir promise

THERE’S a lot more to pineapple farming than just good soil and rainfall.

Yeppoon farmers prepared for Cyclone Marcia II

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One of the region's biggest employers is set to close its doors.

Meatworks closure 'a sad day' for community

UPDATE: Mayor, Meat Industry union react to news 80 jobs will be lost at Southern Downs business

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Sorry to say Guys this has nothing to do with the Election the country has been on a down hill slide since about October last year so many small Bussiness are or have closed since than

The Bohning saleyards near Alice Springs has gained two important organic accreditations as the number of organic producers in the area continues to grow.

The nation’s first organic accreditation of cattle yards

NINE years ago, Bruce Green decided to transition his 20ha cane farm to a macadamia farm. Now with 5000 trees, the decision is beginning to pay off.

Farmers going nuts for macadamias

The plan to build a prawn farm capable of producing 100,000 tonnes a year has passed some key milestones

Legune Station prawn farm on track

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17-year-old breaking in wild brumbys

17-year-old breaking in wild...

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CCTV shows moment of attack

CCTV shows moment of attack

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Felix the octopus stands out in the middle of a section of “bleached” coral that will form part of the display.

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Crochet Warriors spread word on saving reefs

An ambitious craft project to create a crocheted coral reef has been coming together thanks to an enthusiastic group of volunteers from around the country

Mighty Territory bull Guns 'N' Roses has kept his unridden status after facing a tough test from Queensland rider Reece Weller at the Noonamah Tavern Rodeo

Guns ‘N’ Roses too good for Queenslander

There was cause for a double celebration at this year's Alice Springs Show, with Territory Day falling on the same day as People's Day.

Showcase comes alive in Alice Springs

Voters have spurned the major parties and gone running to others and independents in the federal election. But what does it mean?

Early poll rematch likely

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Farmer enjoys painting at McGregor Winter School

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AGL process underway for Coopers Gap Wind Farm

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UPDTATE: Mum hopes $1000 is enough for Down syndrome boy

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Church elders covered up rape of young girl

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