Family farms are likely to be exempt from a proposed 30% tax on discretionary trusts, with legislation expected to pass unchanged.

Around 37,000 trusts are used by operators nationwide to manage long-term succession planning.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with National Farmers Federation chief executive Mike Guerin to find out more.

Family farms are likely to be exempt from a proposed 30% tax on discretionary trusts, with legislation expected to pass unchanged.
Around 37,000 trusts are used by operators nationwide to manage long-term succession planning.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with National Farmers Federation chief executive Mike Guerin to find out more.

Family Farms Likely Exempt From Trust Tax

In today's National Rural News: discretionary trust tax likely to be slashed for farmers, ANZ to keep regional branches open, drones helping detect illegal fishing, plus the latest from the markets and more.  

In today's National Rural News: discretionary trust tax likely to be slashed for farmers, ANZ to keep regional branches open, drones helping detect illegal fishing, plus the latest from the markets and more. &nbsp;

National Rural News - Friday, November 11, 2026.

Wool is making a comeback as a fibre used in active-wear - and Chinese manufacturers are on the hunt for more.

This - and other global trends - means it's a great time to be a wool producer.
 
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Wool technical manager Matt Cox from Elders. 

Wool is making a comeback as a fibre used in active-wear - and Chinese manufacturers are on the hunt for more.
This - and other global trends - means it's a great time to be a wool producer. &nbsp; Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Wool technical manager Matt Cox from Elders.&nbsp;

Wool in demand for activewear

In today's National Rural News:  

** Plans to force UK backpackers to pay fees to work in Ausyralia for a second or third year - but this would be waived in the bush, 

** A Riverina business fined $18,000 over 'exit' signs that didn't have a running man symbol,

** and Rural Aid helps locals in drought-stricken southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, 

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Plans to force UK backpackers to pay fees to work in Ausyralia for a second or third year - but this would be waived in the bush,&nbsp;
** A Riverina business fined $18,000 over 'exit' signs that didn't have a running man symbol,
** and Rural Aid helps locals in drought-stricken southern Queensland and northern New South Wales,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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National Rural News Thursday November 6

A Victorian MP is hoping a business case can kickstart a project to get another truck-friendly crossing over the Murray River.

This one would be south-east of Mildura - and avoid the regional city's CBD.
 
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Mildura MLA Jade Benham - who says it would affect Sunraysia produce, as well as trucks between Adelaide and Sydney - and even Melbourne-to-Darwin.

A Victorian MP is hoping a business case can kickstart a project to get another truck-friendly crossing over the Murray River.
This one would be south-east of Mildura - and avoid the regional city's CBD. &nbsp; Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Mildura MLA Jade Benham - who says it would affect Sunraysia produce, as well as trucks between Adelaide and Sydney - and even Melbourne-to-Darwin.

Murray River bridge to save time and money

In today's National Rural News:  

** An investment bank grabs millions of shares in SPC,

** A new report outlines specific job shortages in the ush - including pilots, ag technicians and ag mechanics,

** and feral deer causing $91 million in car damage and lost land productivity, 

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** An investment bank grabs millions of shares in SPC,
** A new report outlines specific job shortages in the ush - including pilots, ag technicians and ag mechanics,
** and feral deer causing $91 million in car damage and lost land productivity,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday November 4

Thousands of Aussie farmers were watching - when 4000 Brahman cattle were sold by Auctions Plus in what is understood to be Australia's largest online cattle auction.

The mob reportedly sold for $1653 a head or 474c/kg liveweight. Similar steers - also from the Northern Territory - are currently selling for around 455c/kg 
 
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Paul McCormick from Elders, who says it opens up the market to new kinds of buyers.

Thousands of Aussie farmers were watching - when 4000 Brahman cattle were sold by Auctions Plus in what is understood to be Australia's largest online cattle auction.
The mob reportedly sold for $1653 a head or 474c/kg liveweight. Similar steers - also from the Northern Territory - are currently selling for around 455c/kg&nbsp; &nbsp; Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Paul McCormick from Elders, who says it opens up the market to new kinds of buyers.

Selling online pays off for Brahman producers

In today's National Rural News:  

** Good news on water allocations and some welcome rain means there's now a rush to get rice plants ready in the Riverina,

** Spectacular results from what's believed to be Australia's biggest online auction of cattle,

** and Queensland grain farmers hoping their government will delay new exposure limits for phosphine - which they say are so low, it doesn't work, 

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;
** Good news on water allocations and some welcome rain means there's now a rush to get rice plants ready in the Riverina,
** Spectacular results from what's believed to be Australia's biggest online auction of cattle,
** and Queensland grain farmers hoping their government will delay new exposure limits for phosphine - which they say are so low, it doesn't work,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Tuesday November 3

Country students become country doctors - or at least that's the theory.

Eliza O'Sullivan has worked with a friend to create the charity  RuralRounds.org.au - which helps secondary students in the bush turn their seemingly-impossible medical dreams into reality.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the RDAA's Medical Student of the Year - who also just happens to be a 2027 Rhodes Scholar. 

Country students become country doctors - or at least that's the theory.
Eliza O'Sullivan has worked with a friend to create the charity &nbsp;RuralRounds.org.au&nbsp;- which helps secondary students in the bush turn their seemingly-impossible medical dreams into reality.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the RDAA's Medical Student of the Year - who also just happens to be a 2027 Rhodes Scholar.&nbsp;

How to get country kids into medical degrees

In today's National Rural News:  

**  Pauline Hanson says she won't go head-to-head with Nationals leader Matt Canavan who is seeking a lower house seat via the Rockhampton based seat of Capricornia,

** Grain farmers want a fair balance between human health and killing weevils when it comes to phosphine,

** and a $24 bottle of Clare Valley shiraz finishes in the top 10 at world wine competition, 

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;
** &nbsp;Pauline Hanson says she won't go head-to-head with Nationals leader Matt Canavan who is seeking a lower house seat via the Rockhampton based seat of Capricornia,
** Grain farmers want a fair balance between human health and killing weevils when it comes to phosphine,
** and a $24 bottle of Clare Valley shiraz finishes in the top 10 at world wine competition,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Monday November 2

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