Rural

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Family businesses may be facing fundamental tax changes

Wealthy intergenerational family businesses fear that impending tax changes might have significant structuring implications, and could potentially lead to de facto death

150,000ha of farmland lost in SEQ over 25 years

By Shane Rodgers Almost 150,000 hectares of farmland has been lost in South-East Queensland over the past 25 years, according to a new report on the region’s food

Australia can no longer take its food security for granted

By Anja Bless and Milena Bojovic Australia has long been proud of its food production. The nation produces enough to feed 75 million people – and exports 70 percent of

Prosecco conceded but feta kept in new EU trade deal

By Hazel Moir Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, this week Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and

Sugar farmers facing global pressures and weak prices

By Chris Punzell The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global

Some good news after devastating floods

By Lloyd Hick I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west. Many cattle producers across

Beer drought leaving hangover for barley farmers

Global falls in beer consumption are flowing through to Australian farmers who provide a key ingredient for the amber fluid. CommBank agriculture and sustainability

Shooters engaged to cull feral pigs during floods

Experienced aerial shooters are being engaged to reduce feral pig numbers in flood-ravaged north-west Queensland. Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain

$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes

A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

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