Tasmanian farmers and private forest growers today warned against complacency that the private forest state in Tasmania was viable without continued management of native forests on public land.

Bundaberg Sugar is being called to account this week, after cane growers in the Cairns Region, Tablelands and Innisfail areas supplying Bundaberg Sugar, served formal notice for dispute resolution on the recalcitrant mill owner.

As more businesses abandon Labor’s proposed carbon tax, the latest being Australia’s food and grocery producers, regional Australians will face much bigger increases in prices under a carbon tax than people in the capitals, Leader of The Nationals Warren Truss said today.

Australian sugar industry research and development is set for some revitalising changes following an industry-wide review. The review was sparked by the sheer pace of technological advances occurring world-wide as well as the need for a sustainable funding model, according to the review’s sponsors CANEGROWERS and the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC).

The Australian Government has announced funding of a new round of visits to help promote agricultural cooperation with China under the Australia-China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA).

Over the Easter weekend, ABARES researchers will interview anglers at the Maritimo Billfish Bonanza gamefishing tournament in Mooloolaba, Queensland, to bring together information that will lead to better fisheries management.

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today reinforced the farm sector’s position over the Government’s carbon tax plans, highlighting the industry’s opposition to any proposal that places their competitive position at risk.

Former Sydney athlete Keli Lane has been jailed for 18 years for the murder of her daughter Tegan, 15 years after the baby disappeared.

Dam, Lake & Reservoir levels from around Australia for the past 5 weeks up to 9am Friday 15th April

Arts NSW is pleased to announce that applications for the inaugural NSW Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund are now open.

The 2011 Beyondblue Local Mental Health Grants Scheme is now open to relevant NGOs and local councils to apply for a 2011 Beyondblue Local Mental Health (LMHP) Grant.

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says he has no recollection of allegedly ordering teenage Army cadets to salute the anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power during his time at Duntroon Military College.

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, today launched improved environmental management systems designed to increase sustainability for the oyster industry around Broken Bay, NSW.