Farming
Cannery row: Government claims SPC has bright future, despite sell-off
Fruit processing business SPC could be eligible for more taxpayer money with the state government not ruling out a further cash injection.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Adam Carey
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Opinion
Farming
Our concern about the drought isn't fair dinkum
Most handouts to farmers will be a waste of taxpayers’ money.
- by Ross Gittins
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Farming
Drought charities defend spending as donations pour in
As Australians open their wallets to help drought-stricken farmers, questions have been raised about how two charities spend their money.
- by Patrick Begley
Water
How a farmer went from 'the moron approach' to a farm full of water
As farm dams dry up during the drought, Martin Royds' new one is filling up with groundwater. His 14 weirs are also nearly full.
- by Blake Foden
Farming
Cotter farm goes under the hammer after Fluffy asbestos demolition
Farmers recall sand in the petrol tank, snakes in the water.
- by Kirsten Lawson
Water
Tonnes of buns unwrapped at footy club, sent to feed hot, cross cattle
Victorian transport company boss enlists local football club to unwrap stale hot cross buns before sending 16 tonnes north to drought-ravaged Queensland.
- by Jade Bate
Queensland drought 'critical': commissioner
Former LNP politician says the situation facing farmers is the worst that he has seen in his 71 years.
- by Christine Flatley
Water
ACT government to announce financial assistance for struggling farmers
The government will unveil transport subsidies that could save eligible ACT farmers up to $20,000, plus grants for management plans and infrastructure.
- by Blake Foden
Water
Brewers help drought-hit farms with beer 'porridge'
Beer is emerging as a surprise helper for some drought-hit farmers in NSW.
- by Ben Langford
Animals
Knitted jumpers for lambs aren't just cute. They're saving lives
Canberrans are knitting for a cause that is cute on one level and desperate on another.
- by Andrea Martinello
Primary school
The 10-year-old behind the 'Fiver for a Farmer' campaign
Jack Berne, 10, has become the posterboy for a campaign to raise funds for farmers that is being supported by at least 66 schools and dozens of businesses.
- by Pallavi Singhal