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PM pledges RFCS funding as industry calls for urgent action

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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Vic govt caps controversial emergency levy for farmers as drought worsens

The Victorian Government has paused major increases to its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contributio...
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Australia pushes tariff removal amid US court ruling

Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal cou...
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OPINION | The word is 'resilience' but where’s the relief?

When I saw the press alert yesterday morning that Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins would be in South Australia to talk a...
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Vic govt caps controversial emergency levy for farmers as drought worsens
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 pushes tariff removal amid US court ruling
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 | The word is 'resilience' but where’s the relief?
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.
NEWS IN BRIEF: Vic protests heat up, cattle shot and Telstra claims questioned
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 pull plug on coalition agreement with Liberals
Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Liberal Leader Sussan Ley have failed to strike a political agreement in opposition, signalling a coalition break-up.
US suspends Mexican cattle imports over NWS fears
The United States (US) has suspended the import of live cattle from Mexico over a rapid spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). 
US, UK announce trade deal but 10% duties stay
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.
$3 million urgently needed for new Q Fever vaccine
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.
Rabbit plague looms amid calls for new biocontrols
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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