National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024 

In today's National Rural News: Call for assistance as Regional Airline on the brink of collapse, wine export value rises, more people willing to make a tree change - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024 
In today's National Rural News: Call for assistance as Regional Airline on the brink of collapse, wine export value rises, more people willing to make a tree change - plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024 

Farmers are calling for changes to the way funding for councils is determined. 

New South Wales Farmers is renewing its call for improvements to funding for regional local governments..amid state government cost shifting. 

It means councils have more responsibilities than ever before and farmers are bearing the brunt. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with the Association's Business, Economics and Trade Committee Chairman John Lowe, who says improving the system has a range of benefits.

Farmers are calling for changes to the way funding for councils is determined. 
New South Wales Farmers is renewing its call for improvements to funding for regional local governments..amid state government cost shifting. 
It means councils have more responsibilities than ever before and farmers are bearing the brunt. 
Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with the Association's Business, Economics and Trade Committee Chairman John Lowe, who says improving the system has a range of benefits.

Farmers bear the brunt of underfunded councils

National Rural News Wednesday July 31 2024 

In today's National Rural News: Regional Airline enters voluntary administration, push for drought declaration across the Southern Coast, Australia's best wines on display - plus the latest from the markets and more.

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday July 31 2024 
In today's National Rural News: Regional Airline enters voluntary administration, push for drought declaration across the Southern Coast, Australia's best wines on display - plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday July 31 2024

Climate activists say a new report detailing high levels of methane emissions should encourage state and federal government to take swift action. 

Data from the Climate Council shows the global methane level is at its highest in about 800 thousand years - and Australia is one of the largest contributors. 

Agriculture, the fossil fuel industry and waste are the main drivers of Australia's methane emissions. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Report Author Professor Lesley Hughes, who says the report is not an attack on the agriculture sector. 

Climate activists say a new report detailing high levels of methane emissions should encourage state and federal government to take swift action. 
Data from the Climate Council shows the global methane level is at its highest in about 800 thousand years - and Australia is one of the largest contributors. 
Agriculture, the fossil fuel industry and waste are the main drivers of Australia's methane emissions. 
Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Report Author Professor Lesley Hughes, who says the report is not an attack on the agriculture sector.

National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024

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