Reliable weather forecasts.. from a 9-year-old

A young boy's fear of storms has turned into a hobby, then a podcast - and now a vital service for rural people  in Queensland's Somerset region. Meet Darcy Wilson - who's podcast 'Darcy's Daily Weather' has led him on some amazing adventures. Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with the 9-…

National Rural News Friday September 4

In today's National Rural News:   ** No extra gloves or protective gear supplied to Victorian vets dealing with suspected h5 bird flu, ** A second fox is confirmed to have the virus - as well as a peregrine falcon, ** and attempts to sort out different fishing laws on border rivers between Queen…

Dorpers missing in one of Australia's largest livestock thefts

How brazen is a thief - or more likely a gang - that makes off with 5500 sheep?  The central Queensland crime is one of Australia's largest ever livestock thefts. The Dorpers vanished from a property on the Blackall-Isisford Rd sometime between February and May. Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson c…

National Rural News Thursday September 3

In today's National Rural News:   ** Indigenous groupos team up - to call for a better Federal water deal for them - and for farmers , ** A serious fungal disease hits more Queensland banana farms, ** and the Melbourne Royal Show - which gets going on September 24 - does it's bit for farmer aid,…

Why now is a good time to get more sheep

Have you thought about returning to sheep - or expanding your existing flock?  It might be a good time to start. The national flock is at its lowest level since records began in 1991 - while the price of woll and meat is booming. Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Bonnie Skinner from…

National Rural News Wednesday September 2

In today's National Rural News:   ** Farmers and food manufacturers scrambling to get staff - with a visa 'go-slow' affecting ag workers from 24 countries, ** A survey on people's attitude to bushfires shows some disturbing results, ** and meet 'Footy's Favourite Farmer- - a dairy producer from …

How stationhand Jack secured an exciting international career

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas?  Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the ALEC website. Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-o…

National Rural News Tuesday September1

In today's National Rural News:   ** ABARES is predicting lower overall agricultural output this year, ** Authorities conduct a worker and safety compliance blitz in the the Riverina and Coffs Harbour areas, ** and new research shows circular mounds with plenty of vegetation are the best thing t…

National Rural News Monday August 31

In today's National Rural News:   ** The Federal Agriculture Minister in talks about trade with the USDA, ** South Australia looks at an experimental h5 bird flu vaccine for mammals, ** and quick on-farm genetic testing gets the thumbs up in Queensland, Plus the latest from the markets and more…

What the Premier needs to hear from farmers

Poor roads and freight networks have topped the list of priorities in the latest 'State of State' report from the Victorian Farmers Federation. Taxes, levies, power transmission projects and renewable energy rounded out the top five concerns. Responses to a new question about mental health have a…