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Regional communities brace for impact of water buybacks

Regional communities are bracing themselves for the worst as the Federal Government opens its cheque book for Murray-Darling Basin buybacks today.

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Sheep & Lamb

Farmers outraged as laws pass to end live sheep exports

Live sheep exports by sea will be banned from 2028, raising the ire of angry farmers who say their livelihoods will be ruined.
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Sheep & Lamb

Senate 'showdown' anticipated after ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

A contentious ban on live sheep exports is set for a Senate showdown after laws ending the practice passed the lower house.
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Sheep & Lamb, Exports, Politics

Government's live sheep export inquiry takes just a week to give bill the greenlight

The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has given its stamp of approval for legislation to end live sheep export by sea.
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Farmers outraged as laws pass to end live sheep exports
Live sheep exports by sea will be banned from 2028, raising the ire of angry farmers who say their livelihoods will be ruined.
Senate 'showdown' anticipated after ban on live sheep exports clears lower house
A contentious ban on live sheep exports is set for a Senate showdown after laws ending the practice passed the lower house.
Government's live sheep export inquiry takes just a week to give bill the greenlight
The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has given its stamp of approval for legislation to end live sheep export by sea.
Simson elected vice-president of World Farmers' Organisation
Fiona Simson has been elected as the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Vice President, and is believed to be the first Australian representative to be elected at this level.
CA seeks feedback on land management commitment
Cattle Australia has launched an information paper outlining the proposed application of the Land Management Commitment - particularly deforestation-free credentials, and is calling for feedback from across the industry.
PM's sheepish jokes are no laughing matter
Prime Minister Albanese faces backlash for his insensitive remarks on the sheep industry, drawing criticism for dismissing public support and lacking empathy for farmers in Western Australia.
'Burp tax' scrapped: Farmer pressure ends NZ plan to price cattle emissions
New Zealand has ended a plan to put a price on agricultural emissions including methane produced by burping sheep and cattle, relenting to farmer pressure that it would make their business unprofitable.
Opinion: Hear from the new head of MLA
New MLA Managing Director Michael Crowley says there's plenty to be enthusiastic about for Australia’s beef cattle, sheep and goat sectors.
Watt under fire for live ex parliament inquiry 'stunt'
Opposition to a ban on live sheep exports has led the government to call a parliamentary inquiry into the proposal - but ag industry representatives say it's just a 'stunt'.

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