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Kooringal oyster farm, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia

Pearler of a business opportunity on Moreton Bay

The largest of Queensland’s three land-based oyster operations is up for sale. Kooringal Oysters, located in the Moreton Bay region of South-East Queensland, comprises
Read more 21 May 2025
Goats. | Newsreel

Australia is the GOAT of meat exporters

Australia is not kidding around, extending its lead as the world’s largest exporter of goatmeat. Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2025 Global Goat Snapshot
Read more 20 May 2025
Caitlin McConnel. | Newsreel

McConnel first female chair of QRIDA

Caitlin McConnel will become the first female chairperson of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Board (QRIDA). Ms McConnel, a sixth-generation
Read more 1 May 2025
Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major
Read more 24 April 2025
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach, Queensland. | Newsreel

Students urged to flood back to Queensland Outback

Queensland school students will play their part in flood recovery efforts in the State’s outback through a renewed Government program. State Education Minister
Read more 15 April 2025
Australian pavillion Expo 2025

World Expo honour for Australian beef

Australia has beefed up its sustainability credentials at World Expo 2025, which started in Osaka, Japan, this week. The event, which runs until October and is expected
Read more 15 April 2025
CSIRO Research Scientist and project lead, Dr Paul Boss

Next gen grapevines ensure a vintage future

The future of Australia’s wine industry is being safeguarded with the planting of next generation grapevines in South Australia. CSIRO Research Scientist Paul Boss
Read more 14 April 2025
Floods in Western Queensland covered an area the size of Victoria - Newsreel

Inland floods wipe out 150,000 farm animals

Floods in inland Queensland have wiped out more than 150,000 cattle, sheep and goats, according to preliminary estimates. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy said
Read more 8 April 2025
Australian beef has been targeted in the US's new tariff rules - Newsreel

Australian beef targeted in Trump tariff ‘liberation’

By Michelle Grattan US President Donald Trump singled out Australia’s beef trade for special mention in his announcement that the United States would impose a 10
Read more 3 April 2025
The RFDS Queensland aeromedical team in action - Newsreel

Flying doctors need your support on Giving Day

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking public help to continue to provide its vital services at a time when costs are rising, and needs are
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