Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements.
Coles makes its defence on supermarket prices to Senate inquiry
Coles points to rising wages and energy costs as well as increased prices from its suppliers as some of the reasons for painful increases to supermarket prices, as it offers its defence to a federal inquiry into the issue.
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Queensland grazier says rural rates have risen so much, it's putting his family business at risk
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Struggling nickel sector asks for urgent support, but analysts say 'folly' to give a taxpayer-funded lifeline
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Lack of oxygen could have caused fatal plane crash that killed three people: ATSB
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Wind farm approved to set up towering turbines in heart of NSW coal country
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Rise in extreme weather events putting huge strain on food charities helping struggling families
Food charities helping struggling families put food on the table can no longer rely on excess produce being available as farmers count their own cost of extreme weather events.
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