In today's National Rural News: the construction union placed into administration, politicians in North Queensland for the annual bush summit, exports to China on the rise - plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: the construction union placed into administration, politicians in North Queensland for the annual bush summit, exports to China on the rise - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News - Friday, August 23, 2024

Red meat production remains strong - according to latest figures.

An Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows lamb slaughter has lifted to its highest number on record with 7.2 million head processed this quarter. 

Beef production has also risen 14% since the last quarter. 

Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Meat and Livestock Australia Market Analyst Erin Lukey to hear more about the figures.

Red meat production remains strong - according to latest figures.
An Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows lamb slaughter has lifted to its highest number on record with 7.2 million head processed this quarter. 
Beef production has also risen 14% since the last quarter. 
Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Meat and Livestock Australia Market Analyst Erin Lukey to hear more about the figures.

The red meat outlook remains positive

The Telecommunications Ombudsman is calling for improved regulation of the industry amid ongoing complaints from regional communities. 

More than 51,000 complaints were made about regional connectivity between 2021-2024. 

Rural reporter Emily Minney caught up with ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to hear more about the regulatory framework which she believes is outdated.

The Telecommunications Ombudsman is calling for improved regulation of the industry amid ongoing complaints from regional communities. 
More than 51,000 complaints were made about regional connectivity between 2021-2024. 
Rural reporter Emily Minney caught up with ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to hear more about the regulatory framework which she believes is outdated.

Telco issues yet to subside.

In today's National Rural News: sheep quip deemed to be in bad taste, connectivity complaints, egg supply to return to normal - plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: sheep quip deemed to be in bad taste, connectivity complaints, egg supply to return to normal - plus the latest from the markets and more.

National Rural News - Friday, August 23, 2024

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