In today's National Rural News:  

** The national H-5 Bird flu tally reaches  123 - wth 16 confirmations in Victoria

** Farmers fined $800 for blocking high voltage transmission line workers say they won't pay,

** And massive upgrades ahead for the showgrounds in Brisbane.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** The national H-5 Bird flu tally reaches &nbsp;123 - wth 16 confirmations in Victoria
** Farmers fined $800 for blocking high voltage transmission line workers say they won't pay,
** And massive upgrades ahead for the showgrounds in Brisbane.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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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 Thursday August 6

Regional Australia has no shortage of ambitious projects, but there are fears infrastructure is planned, without considering the accommodation to back it up.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Extended Stay Australasia Managing Director Damian Gallace.

He says you're more likely to get happy workers - who might even stay on and add to the community - if you have a safe and comfortable places to stay.

Regional Australia has no shortage of ambitious projects, but there are fears infrastructure is planned, without considering the accommodation to back it up.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Extended Stay Australasia Managing Director Damian Gallace.
He says you're more likely to get happy workers - who might even stay on and add to the community - if you have a safe and comfortable places to stay.

Better digs = happier workers

Pesticide exposure has been linked to an up to 70-per-cent higher risk of developing a degenerative disease known as A.L.S.

With farm chemical exposure almost a daily face of life for many producers, it might raise a few alarm bells.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Dr Ian Musgrave from the Faculty of Medicine at Adelaide University, who stresses that its a link - and not the cause. We asked : What is A.L.S.? 

Pesticide exposure has been linked to an up to 70-per-cent higher risk of developing a degenerative disease known as A.L.S.
With farm chemical exposure almost a daily face of life for many producers, it might raise a few alarm bells.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Dr Ian Musgrave from the Faculty of Medicine at Adelaide University, who stresses that its a link - and not the cause. We asked : What is A.L.S.?&nbsp;

Pesticides linked to devastating ALS illness

In today's National Rural News:  

** New analysis shows pesticide exposure is linked to an up to 70-per-cent greatyer risk of developing a rare degenerative illness,

** A Merino farmer sends a bill for almost $40,000 to the Victorian Government, as wild dogs ravage his Mallee property,

** And a chance for rural and regional Queenslanders to take their issues straight to the Premier in person.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** New analysis shows pesticide exposure is linked to an up to 70-per-cent greatyer risk of developing a rare degenerative illness,
** A Merino farmer sends a bill for almost $40,000 to the Victorian Government, as wild dogs ravage his Mallee property,
** And a chance for rural and regional Queenslanders to take their issues straight to the Premier in person.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday August 6

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