1. Youth Allowance changes to make university more accessible for country kids

    The Federal Parliament has signed off on changes to Youth Allowance that will make it easier for rural and remote students to go to university.

  2. Farmers the big winners in $550 million carbon auction

    Farmers who won carbon abatements have cried tears of relief after years of drought, and will receive a cheque before Christmas.

  1. Riding on the camel's back

    Indigenous communities are earning an income from selling feral camels from the Western Desert.

  2. Indigenous hay harvest

    Rain is causing problems at the Indigenous community of Gerard, where hay is being cut for the first time.

  3. Donated hay sheep deaths

    Contaminated donated hay is believed to be responsible for the deaths of more than 30 sheep.

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  1. Novice duck farmer success

    A writer and a real estate agent lead the way in free range duck production, supplying a list of renowned chefs.

  2. More Tassie wine grapes

    Winemaking Tasmania planning new vineyards to shore up grape supply and Tasmania's wine brand.

  3. Ethical labelling inadequate

    Adelaide Uni research finds food labelling fails to empower shoppers to make ethical food choices.

  4. Cattle farms in demand

    Property valuer says Australian cattle farms are in demand with a flush of sales this spring.

  5. Cane farmers consider rice

    Sugar cane producers consider cropping options as a new rice industry emerges around Mackay.

  6. Bullo River redevelopment

    New owner of Top End property, Bullo River Station, plans million-dollar redevelopment.

  7. Danger on farms

    Farms are dangerous workplaces with five Victorian farmers dead in four weeks and WorkSafe is on alert.

  8. El Nino and rain

    Big rain events don't mean El Nino's over just yet says the weather bureau.

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  1. Indigenous hay harvest

    Rain is causing problems at the Indigenous community of Gerard, where hay is being cut for the first time.

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Rural Life

  1. Indigenous cat hunter award

    One of the NT's last great cat hunters named the 2015 Indigenous NRM Champion.

  2. Indigenous ranger success

    An Indigenous ranger group leader wants funds to expand the successful program across the country.

  3. Desert weather station rain

    The remotest desert weather station in Australia enjoys significant falls of soaking rain.

  4. Channel ladies celebrate

    Channel country ladies converge on Eromanga for a weekend of workshops and fun activities.

  5. Sealing the Plenty Highway

    Work on sealing the Northern Territory's Plenty Highway has begun.

  6. Cow methane vaccine

    New Zealand researchers are close to developing a vaccine to lower methane emissions in cattle.

  7. Droving to preserve history

    A Queensland town hopes to re-enact its cattle droving past for a new generation.

  8. Plight of the Drysdale River

    One of WA's remotest residents is calling for a marine park on part of the Kimberley coastline.

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  1. The Moffat family reminisce on a century of farming pineapples.
  2. Colin Milburn says its been a wet start to the hay cutting season.
  3. Alex Knight from the Ngaanyatjarra council explains the work being done to make the feral camel trade profitable
  4. Scientists identify wheat disease-resistance gene with the potential to save billions of dollars
  5. ICPA celebrates Youth Allowance changes
  6. Rural Reporter: Free ranging ducks find niche markets
  7. Brett Worthington reports on efforts to block the Trans Pacific Partnership in the United States
  8. Sunrice operations and technical services manager Antony Vagg discusses rice in the Mackay region
  9. Cane growers give their thoughts on rice for the Mackay region
  10. Alex Thamm of Colliers International on demand for rural properties
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