National Rural News Friday April 19, 2024

In today's National Rural News: new recommendations for fire ants, more funding for regional events and vegetable trade rising higher than production  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Better Conditions for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers want safer road conditions, as the number of fatalities rises across regional New South Wales. More than 250 truck drivers have lost their lives in the last five years.  Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Transport Workers Unions Assistant State Secretary Nick Mcintosh who…

National Rural News Thursday April 18, 2024

In today's National Rural News: farmers debate supermarket inquiry, rural roads worsening and driverless trucks being trialed - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

New Program to Boost Wool Production

A program is being launch to boost Australia's position in the global wool market.  The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme is a fit-for purpose system to ensure our wool is meeting farm to fibre market expectations.  Managed by the Australian Wool Exchange it signals a new era for the integrit…

Pasture Dieback Spreading Across Queensland

Queensland Graziers are being urged to keep an eye our for pasture dieback as it continues to spread.  The pasture has been discovered in regions across southern, western and northern Queensland.  It generally affects high-yielding sown-grass pastures in regions with more than 600mm of rain annua…

National Rural News Wednesday April 17, 2024

In today's National Rural News: Aussie more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef, delayed live export ship finally docks and collaborative initiative to boost medical students in rural areas - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

National Rural News Tuesday April 16 , 2024

In today's National Rural News: Aussie agree to renewable's, postal deliveries declining and new resources to boost future generations working in agriculture  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Tropical Marine Species Under Threat

Tropical marine species are venturing into new areas as climate change drives cold water from deep sea.  A new study found strong winds are causing waters to be pushed from the coast, pulling cold water into its place. Researchers from James Cook University found extreme 'upwelling events' occurr…

Ancient Roo Fossils Uncovered

Fossils belonging to three new species of giant kangaroo have been uncovered by Australian researchers.  The mega marsupials are believed to have died out about 40,000 years ago. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Flinders University Researcher Doctor Isaac Kerr about what the research and …

National Rural News Monday April 15 , 2024

In today's National Rural News: more mental health funding, Aussies consuming less fruit and veg and programs to protect marine environments - plus the latest from the markets and more.