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Australia’s cotton industry is about to experience a blast from its past, with more than 100,000 bales being exported next month to Turkey via break bulk shipping. Like most of the world’s …
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Tall cane crops line the roads, harvesters are in the paddocks and smoke is coming from the chimneys, signifying the start of the crush in Queensland. There’s “an air of …
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Two dogs have been rescued after being discovered 12 metres down a mine shaft in outback South Australia. Key points: Two dogs were heard whining down a mine shaft in Coober …
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In what is believed to be an Australian first, a north-west New South Wales community has welcomed royalty with a visit from a Tongan princess. Key points: Tongan Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho has …
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The planned route for a transport corridor through Western Australia’s Midwest will bisect a wildlife sanctuary and threaten prime farming land and heritage homes, landowners say. Key points: A transport …
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Pressure on Hobart’s drinking water system will ease if a new southern irrigation scheme gets the final go-ahead, Tasmanian Irrigation says. Key points: The proposal involves bypassing Hobart’s drinking water system If the …
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Western Australia’s safety authority has announced an inquiry into the agriculture sector following the 12th death in as many months. Key points: The WorkSafe commissioner has launched an inquiry into the agricultural sector …
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The country’s largest cucumber farm will be developed in Western Australia as part of a joint venture between traditional owners and an established Australian horticultural company. Key points: A joint …
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Regional Express Airlines (Rex) pilots have voted to take industrial action over a pay dispute that could affect passengers from Carnarvon to Coffs Harbour and Coober Pedy. Key points: The vote to …
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Tucked away in a tree plantation south-east of Perth, a saltwater greenhouse that may be one of a kind is growing salty plants for innovative restaurants. Key points: Salt rises up in …
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