In today's National Rural News: keeping pests away from Australian shores, fire ant eradication efforts being thwarted, SPC boss threatens to step down-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: keeping pests away from Australian shores, fire ant eradication efforts being thwarted, SPC boss threatens to step down-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia’s largest media business and international correspondents.

The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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National Rural News - Friday, October 4, 2024

Queensland communities, still feeling the effects from recent cyclones, are being given access to more than $200,000 in recovery grants.

Much of the state was faced with widespread destruction when Cyclone Jasper made landfall in December, before Kirrily hit in January.

Rural editor Emily Minnery caught up with Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal spokeswoman Danielle Griffin to hear more about how the grants will help with recovery efforts and resilience.

Queensland communities, still feeling the effects from recent cyclones, are being given access to more than $200,000 in recovery grants.
Much of the state was faced with widespread destruction when Cyclone Jasper made landfall in December, before Kirrily hit in January.
Rural editor Emily Minnery caught up with Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal spokeswoman Danielle Griffin to hear more about how the grants will help with recovery efforts and resilience.

Helping cyclone-affected communities recover

National Rural News Thursday October 3

In today's National Rural News: Fresh concerns raised over Murray Darling water buyback scheme, canned fruit company to merge with juice and dairy companies, road safety reminders as the harvest season begins -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday October 3
In today's National Rural News: Fresh concerns raised over Murray Darling water buyback scheme, canned fruit company to merge with juice and dairy companies, road safety reminders as the harvest season begins -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday October 3

The New South Wales Irrigators Council is urging the federal government to pause further water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin. 

The Inspector General of Water Compliance has carried out an audit into the plan, finding probity issues with the development and roll out of earlier tenders. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Claire Miller, who is calling for a halt in future tenders until an independent probe is carried out. 

The New South Wales Irrigators Council is urging the federal government to pause further water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin. 
The Inspector General of Water Compliance has carried out an audit into the plan, finding probity issues with the development and roll out of earlier tenders. 
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Claire Miller, who is calling for a halt in future tenders until an independent probe is carried out.

National Rural News - Friday, October 4, 2024

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