Latest Rural Communities News

Government woolshed roadshow kicks off
Drought support extended to parts of North Island
Gunnedah Shire residents urged to share crime experiences and ideas
Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago
Deadline for Future Fishing structural adjustments extended
Government classifies drought conditions in Top of the South as medium-scale adverse event
Tuna Entrepreneur Wins Queensland’s Rural Women’s Award
Miles Government to support Mossman workers, farmers and community
New net-free fishing zones planned for Gulf of Carpentaria and adjustment package for industry
Varroa mite detected but not ‘destructor’ species that hit NSW
Dry weather triggers extra support for farmers and growers across the top of the South Island
Electronic devices for sheep and goats supported by new funding
Queensland to host major agrifood tech and innovation event
Government announces woolshed roadshows in support of sheep farmers
Federal funding for 52 projects to help local groups rebuild their regions
Loving it for Queensland this Valentine’s Day
More job security for fire ant frontline
Applications now open for community grants in Eden-Monaro
Primary producers hit by wild weather encouraged to complete damage surveys
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with seafood on Queensland plates
Supporting the regions – applications open for local community grants
New Miles Government Ministry sworn in
$800k in grants on the line for Queensland fishers to hook into
Biosecurity training opens to agriculture sector to counter disease threats
Activating regional, rural and remote communities
Mission to boost trade and investment ties with Japan
Roadmap drives Queensland to forefront of AgTech revolution
New laws and funding back community call for tougher dog attack penalties
Measures build sustainable future for fishing industry and protect Great Barrier Reef
Assistance available for Lockyer farmers hit by hail
$2 million Aquaculture Centre of Excellence a catch for Whitsunday region
Airlie Beach hosting Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Regional Community Forum
Emergency fodder for producers affected by Queensland bushfires
AgTech Showcase kicks off month of innovation
Shark nets removed ahead of wild weather
Forum to shape future of Queensland aquaculture boom
Queensland’s vegetation management framework to be strengthened
Queensland fishery operator receives major recognition for sustainability
New tool revolutionising drought forecasts
Fire ant treatment blitz for Gold Coast
Second day added to Gatton Smart Farm AgTech Showcase
Supporting communities outside of our big cities to thrive
Tagged fishing competition boosts record grants to community stocking groups
Two fined, two warned over breach of electric ant restrictions
2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award applications now open
Latest data shows strong gains in Queensland’s agricultural exports
‘Broadband Prairie’ rural wireless project moves to public phase of researching, testing
Charleville hosting Darling Downs South West Queensland Regional Community Forum