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Diverting floodwater from Queensland to drought affected areas sounds like a great idea, but is it all it's cracked up to be?

Rivers Road Organic Farms is home to 22 people on a dozen plots — all united by an organic covenant.

A chemical used to control pests in agricultural crops and termites in buildings has been blamed for the death of up to 10 million bees.

"More mines, more jobs, more future," proclaims a mysterious billboard near Kingaroy. But not everyone agrees.

A South Australian farming community has been given a much needed psychological sweetener after a heavy downpour fell in a matter of hours.

A spike in property restorations, spurred by the Apple Isle's tourism boom, has led to a huge demand for heritage services.

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A piece of land that was formerly part of the Durack pastoral empire handed back to traditional owners.

As much of New South Wales continues to battle drought, a Gundagai farmer is counting himself as one of the lucky ones.

Australia's working holiday visa will be extended to a third year from July 1, but some are warning of increased risk of exploitation and abuse.

Multi-million dollar wind farms are springing to life in Tasmania, and there are billions of dollars more in the pipeline.

One of Australia's most remote cattle properties, Suplejack Station, sells for the first time in its 55-year history.

At least 12 WA cattle stations are found to be at risk of animal welfare issues in coming months due to a lack of food and water.

High-tech mapping reveals that nearly half-a-million kilometres of grape vines are growing throughout Australia.

High profile court cases over the use of weed killer glyphosate are pushing farmers to investigate new ways of managing weeds.

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Synoptic Chart

Updated: Tuesday 12:00pm
Todays Synoptic weather chart
A trough and cold front crossing the southeast are generating showers, heaviest over southern VIC. A low and trough in the east are causing showers along parts of the east coast of NSW. Largely clear elsewhere under a high.

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02:00 pm EDT
Cloud in the southeast with an trough and front is bringing showers and the odd storm to VIC and TAS. Cloud over coastal NSW in unstable onshore winds is causing showers. Patchy low cloud in the south with onshore winds is producing a few showers for southwest WA and coastal SA.

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The rise of home renovation shows has helped glamorise DIY but take the cameras and personalities away and the situation is quite different — especially when it comes to tackling heritage buildings.

Woodwork enthusiasts chip away at the fading art of turning green wood into custom-made items, while finding new skills and inner peace.

Australia's country music industry pays tribute to renowned producer and musician Glen Hannah, who will be farewelled at a private funeral today.

In an age where parents are worried about contact sport, a central Queensland school is sending students into the rodeo ring to ride bulls.

Heavy rain has fallen over parts of South Australia, providing desperately-needed relief for some of the state's farmers — but unfortunately some areas have missed out.

Wangaratta Council has issued the pig's owner with a cease and desist notice, stating he has broken a local law by walking Grunt the pig in public and will be fined $806 if he continues.

The iconic breed first saved Casterton in 1997. Now, 23 years later and they've done it again.

When cattle farmer Lindsay Titmarsh decided to carbon date a grey mangrove that had caught his eye on his Queensland property, he discovered it was the oldest known mangrove in Australia.