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Nurse inquest still going on

THE coronial inquest into the murders of two Sydney nurses at Toowoomba in 1974 has not concluded and is still awaiting evidence from the final witness.

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Godwin Beach man charged after aircraft laser incident

A GODWIN Beach man has been charged after a laser was allegedly directed at an aircraft approaching Brisbane this morning.

Graziers query choice of national parks opened for cattle

GRAZIERS are at a loss to understand the logic behind the State Government’s drive to allow cattle grazing in Queensland national parks.

Dominic Geiger

Failure to help farmers not a reason to use parks: Burke

AS 25,000 head of cattle struggle to survive, the Queensland and Commonwealth governments are at logger-heads over who really cares for their welfare.

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Rain is needed desperately in parts of Queensland to help lift cattle prices.

Prices crash as producers rush to offload cattle

WHILE it may not be as dire for Darling Downs cattle producers as it is for those struggling with drought out west, times are still tough.

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THE market this week was much the same as last week with 270 head selling.

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Stewart Park property manager Shawn O'Loan is happy to show off the successful rice crop and says there are plans to plant rice again next year.

Rice looks nice for versatile farming family

THE MORAWITZ family grows nearly everything on their properties at Comet, from sorghum to cotton to mungbeans.

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A SENATE inquiry into the operations of Australia’s grain handling industry may target the US company that plans to take over Graincorp.

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Senate to investigate Graincorp takeover bid

RESEARCHERS and students will soon tackle global as well as local scientific challenges thanks to a new food, soil and water research centre.

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Students to address future world food shortage

FROM Warwick to Ethiopia is a long way: 10,790km, 24 hours travelling time and a world away in terms of agricultural development.

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Bill Gates fund scientists feed helps our the world

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Farms are dangerous; a guide to reducing risk

PROPERTY owners, operators and workers have been reminded to take extreme care while carrying out farming work following a serious injury on a cattle property.

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THE Regional Universities Network is to hold the inaugural Digital Rural Futures Conference at the University of New England in Armidale fromJune 26-28.

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Regional unis explore farm improvement through technology

FUNDING for Farm Finance, a package of measures that provides targeted financial assistance, was included in last night's federal Budget.

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Farm finance package announced in Budget

"VITAL" assistance to drought affected Queensland farmers is being delayed because of bureaucratic failings, it has been claimed.

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Farmers missing help because of bureaucracy: Qld Opposition

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