Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited drought-stricken South Australia on Monday to announce an extra $2 million in funding for the Rural Financial Counselling Service and to confirm a new location for the 2025 National Drought Forum.

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The Victorian Government has paused major increases to its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contributio...
Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal cou...
When I saw the press alert yesterday morning that Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins would be in South Australia to talk a...
The Victorian Government has paused major increases to its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contribution, as drought conditions intensify across the state.
Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal court throws up an obstacle.
OPINION | Natasha Lobban says the government must do better to support farmers and their communities suffering from drought. And they need to do it now.
Heated-up volunteer firefighters, rural crime in the spotlight, a drop to the cash rate, and Telstra under the microscope – that’s just some of the week’s news making headlines across regional Australia. From the paddock to Parliament, it’s been a big few days, with stories unfolding that touch everything from household budgets to farm gate security. Here’s a quickfire round-up of the key issues shaping the conversation.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Liberal Leader Sussan Ley have failed to strike a political agreement in opposition, signalling a coalition break-up.
The United States (US) has suspended the import of live cattle from Mexico over a rapid spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). 
UK beef farmers will be allowed access to the US market after a deal, joining a group of select countries including Australia with such an arrangement.
Cattle Australia is calling for both parties to commit to an urgent injection of $3 million to bring a new, single dose Q Fever vaccine to market, writes Dr Chris Parker.
Australia's rabbit population is on the rise, with conservation groups warning urgent funding is needed to develop new biological control measures.

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