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Here comes the rain

North-east Victoria is preparing itself for floods this weekend.
Fifity to 100 millimetres of rain are expected in catchments that are already described as a wet sponge, in what could be the biggest falls in 12 years.

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Katter outlines ambitious wishlist

The three rural independents say they'll wait until next week to make a decision on which major party to support as a minority government.
Revised hatching dates will make locust control harder

Authorities are preparing for a tougher than expected locust control operation, as revised hatching dates are released.

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Features

Aerial firefighting debate heats up in the Kimberley

Volunteer firefighters and landholders around Kununurra, Western Australia, are at loggerheads with the State Government's Fire and Emergency Services (FESA) and Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC).

Difference in the detail

If you've seen one, you haven't seen them all.

Feedlotters optimistic outlook to double numbers of cattle on feed

The amount of cattle in feedlots could more than double over the next decade, according to a report by the Australian Lot Feeders Association.

North Coast rice industry

A North Coast bio-dynamic rice grower is proving that there is a rice market in northern NSW.

More grass, more money

How do you grow more grass on your property and turn that into money?

Ord veteran casts an eye over new development

Frank Chulung was born in the far north Western Australian town of Wyndham on the 24th July, 1939.

Out of Africa and in to Australia

The relationship between Australia and Africa is a long one, and its greatest strength is in the mining area.

Spencer wins right to appeal

Hunger-strike farmer Peter Spencer lives to fight another day in the High Court.

Tiny southern Queensland town turns it on for charity

A bush charity event in Queensland's southern inland is hoping to double the fund-raising effort of last year for two local organisations.

Racing sheep wow Millmerran crowd

Australians will bet on almost anything: horses of course; they'll even put a bet on their own federal election.

In Depth

Pakistan agriculture in turmoil after floods

Pakistan is an agrarian society, with more than half its GDP generated by agriculture. As millions of livestock die and crops are inundated, the future looks grim for food and for exports.

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