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Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

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Agriculture boss looks to grow financial sustainability

The incoming department of agriculture secretary has told a senate hearing that his department will break even after receiving a bailout earlier this year.

AAP

Labor accused of ‘outrageous secrecy’ as border force confirms 11 asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Officials refuse to answer questions at Senate estimates about the first transfer to immigration detention on the island in nine years

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Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

The federal government has been accused of lacking transparency after it was revealed asylum seekers were sent to Nauru for the first time in nine years.

AAP

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign.

AAP

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

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Lobster and beef on menu after China wine breakthrough

Australia will continue to push for the removal of restrictions on lobster and beef exports after a breakthrough on the trade dispute with Beijing over wine.

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Agriculture strategies need to be 'better connected'

Farmers and other agricultural stakeholders are thrashing out how the industry and government can better work together to reach industry goals.

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Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector.

AAP

Agriculture ministers on the march against fire ants

The spread of an ant that can kill native species and livestock has dominated a meeting of senior ministers, with power poles above farmland also on the agenda.

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Fire authorities are better prepared for this summer. The question now is – are you?

Last year, campers had to evacuate because of floods. This year, they’re evacuating because of fire. Over Victoria’s long weekend, campers and residents in Gippsland had to flee fast-moving fires, driven by high winds.

The Conversation

Floods, cyclones, bushfires: summer shocker on cards

Bushfires and heatwaves are only some of the natural disasters Australia should prepare for in coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.

AAP

Australia ‘better prepared’ for bushfires than ahead of black summer as government considers national community service

Emergency services minister says service would likely be voluntary as government ‘wouldn’t want to commit to obliging people or forcing them’

The Guardian - AU

Australian government says ‘yeah, no’ to deal with China to drop wine tariffs

Reported package offer from Beijing was attempt to ‘meet Australian side halfway’ but Australia sees issues as ‘entirely separate matters’

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Labor mulls options to bolster fire-fighting ranks

The federal government is considering a range of creative options to ensure Australia has the personnel it needs to fight worsening bushfires.

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NT chief minister allegedly assaulted – as it happened

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Bid to overrule drugs law slammed as 'stunt', as Lee kept in the dark

The move has been slammed as an 'assault on territory rights'.

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Pocock claims Labor adopting Coalition’s ‘gas-led recovery’ – as it happened

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‘Serious and systemic issues’: CEO and board chair resign amid scathing review of pesticides regulator

Review of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority followed claims senior member of staff urinated on colleagues at Christmas function

AAP

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

The Guardian - AU

Fire ants expected to march into NSW after governments delay any new action to stop spread

Agriculture ministers criticised for agreeing to ‘continue working’ on a strategy to deal with invasive species

The Guardian - AU

NSW criticised after refusing to join rest of Australia in phasing out caged eggs by 2036

Agriculture ministers agree to phase out cages as animal rights advocates criticise state’s lack of deadline

AAP

EU offer on trade deal 'not good enough'

Agricultural producers hoping for easier access to the European market will have longer to wait as talks on the EU free trade deal continue.

The Guardian - AU

Over to you, Australia: Indigenous campaigners hope voice debate is now respectful, not racist

Politicians have passed legislation enabling the referendum, likely in October. Now it’s up to the general public to make history

The New Daily

Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: Minister

Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.

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