Best Level Nine Productions Podcasts (2024)

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A super-sized avocado variety, expanding its reach. 4:10

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Avocado farmers are being asked to consider a new variety, which can grow up to four-times the size of normal store-bought fruit. The Jala variety is currently grown on Queensland's Sunshine Coast but there are plans to expand its reach. Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Fleming's Nursery Manager Jess Fleming to hear about the opportunities …

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National Rural News - Monday, September 2, 2024 15:43

1h ago15:43

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In today's National Rural News: wild weather lashing much of the country, safety on rural roads in the focus, a super-sized avocado variety gaining traction - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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National Rural News Friday August 30 2024 15:44

20m ago15:44

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National Rural News Friday August 30 2024 In today's National Rural News: Supermarket profits in the billions, New South Wales bird flu restrictions begin to ease, calls for better use of technology in biosecurity measures - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See o…

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Predicted boom in tree nut production 4:53

21m ago4:53

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Australia's tree nut industry is expected to grow in the coming years. Almond and Macadamia orchards will reach maturity in the next few years..opening up a range of export opportunities. Experts say it will help meet growing demand, particularly in India and China. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank analyst Pia Piggott about the expecte…

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National Rural News Thursday August 29 2024 15:38

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National Rural News Thursday August 29 2024 In today's National Rural News: Nationals renew call for apology over PM's joke, Dairy farmers concern about rising power costs, cotton supply to outweigh demand - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Calls for Prime Minister to apologise for live trade ban joke 3:36

13h ago3:36

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The Nationals are calling on the Prime Minister to explain and apologise for a joke he made at a gala celebrating rural women's achievements. Anthony Albanese has refused to apologise for a joke he made about banning the live sheep trade. He has clarified the joke to the Western Australia Premier, Roger Cook. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Na…

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National Rural News Wednesday August 28 2024 15:41

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National Rural News Wednesday August 28 2024 In today's National Rural News: Agriculture power bills soar, farmers to rally in Canberra, anger over dumping of local dairy products in Northern New South Wales hospitals - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnyst…

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Industry welcomes wine probe 4:55

1d ago4:55

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Industry bodies are welcoming a new report into the competitiveness of the wine industry. Dr Craig Emerson, who recently handed down his report into the relationship between suppliers and retailers in the food production sector will lead the inquiry. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean to di…

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National Rural News Tuesday August 27 2024 15:43

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National Rural News Tuesday August 27 2024 In today's National Rural News: Calls for local dairy products to be restored in health facilities, surging power prices put strain on agriculture, Victorian Premier heckled at Bush Summit - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodc…

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Call for government to act on biosecurity concerns 5:16

1h ago5:16

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There are growing concerns the federal government isn't doing enough to safeguard Australia's agriculture industry. The Federal Nationals are using National Biosecurity Week to press the government for answers on how it plans to fund biosecurity measures - and to push for the introduction of a container levy. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Le…

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National Rural News Monday August 26 2024 15:37

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National Rural News Monday August 26 2024 In today's National Rural News: Bogged down farmers take to the skies, improving regional Australians scam preparedness, a sugar mill turns 150 - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Innovative way to improve the agriculture sector 4:22

12m ago4:22

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A new challenge has been launched aimed at funding innovation, and solutions in the agriculture sector. The Australian Agri-Renewables Innovation Challenge provides up to two-million-dollars in funding to fast-track new technologies and services. Rural Reporter Rhiannon Soliman-Marron caught up with Charles Sturt University's Agriculture Centre of …

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The red meat outlook remains positive 3:20

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Red meat production remains strong - according to latest figures. An Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows lamb slaughter has lifted to its highest number on record with 7.2 million head processed this quarter. Beef production has also risen 14% since the last quarter. Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Meat and Livestock Australia Mar…

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National Rural News - Friday, August 23, 2024 15:41

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In today's National Rural News: the construction union placed into administration, politicians in North Queensland for the annual bush summit, exports to China on the rise - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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An Executive-Level Breakdown of AI’s Impact on Search 43:31

1d ago43:31

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In order to unlock AI’s highest potential in shopping experiences, we need to understand how AI understands us: our language, our buying patterns, and our search preferences. Joining co-hosts Elena and Roxy on this week’s episode is Xun Wang, CTO at Bloomreach, who gives the 411 on how AI and large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the way…

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Telco issues yet to subside. 4:42

1d ago4:42

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The Telecommunications Ombudsman is calling for improved regulation of the industry amid ongoing complaints from regional communities. More than 51,000 complaints were made about regional connectivity between 2021-2024. Rural reporter Emily Minney caught up with ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to hear more about the regulatory framework which she believes…

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National Rural News - Thursday, August 22, 2024 15:44

1h ago15:44

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In today's National Rural News: sheep quip deemed to be in bad taste, connectivity complaints, egg supply to return to normal - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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National Rural News Wednesday August 21 2024 15:46

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National Rural News Wednesday August 21 2024 In today's National Rural News: Farmers increasingly fed up with government, water storage levels on the Murray Darling Basin increase, retirees head to the bush - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/li…

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Water storage levels on the Murray Darling Basin increase 5:09

17m ago5:09

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The Murray Darling Basin Authority's Annual Operating Outlook is showing high levels of water storage..improving confidence for the new water year. There are approximately 770 gigalitres more water in active storage at the end of July, compared to the long term average of 6 thousand and 7 gigalitres. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with MDBA River …

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National Rural News Tuesday August 20 2024 15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday August 20 2024 In today's National Rural News: Nationals call for urgent action against fire ants, high confidence in the egg industry, 3G network shutdown pushed back - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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3G network shutdown deadline pushed back 4:59

1d ago4:59

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Farmers are welcoming a decision to further extend the shut down of the 3G network. Telco's Optus and Telstra were due to phase out their networks from the end of the month, but farmers were concerned they wouldn't be able to upgrade all their equipment in time. The deadline has been pushed back to October. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with New …

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National Rural News Monday August 19 2024 15:38

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National Rural News Monday August 19 2024 In today's National Rural News: Dangerous levels of chemicals found in NSW feeder river, some bird flu restrictions in Victoria begin to ease, concerns the agriculture workforce isn't adequately monitored - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.l…

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Dangerous levels of P-FAS detcted in New South Wales river 4:22

13m ago4:22

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The New South Wales Opposition is demanding answers after testing on a river in the New South Wales Central West showed extensive levels of P-FAS chemicals. Samples of foam taken from the Belubula River showed more than 18-hundred times the safe limit for a drinking source. The chemicals are linked to cancer, hormone and immune issues and developme…

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National Rural News Friday August 16 2024 15:38

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National Rural News Friday August 16 2024 In today's National Rural News: Varroa mite detected in Victoria, Exports rebound, Alpaca Show begins, Central West New South Wales Wines on display - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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New South Wales wines on display 4:57

11d ago4:57

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Wineries from New South Wales Central West and Blue Mountains will showcase some of their best drops this weekend. Winemakers are gearing up for the annual Wines of the West festival held at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba. Products from Megalong Valley, Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee and beyond will be on display. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with H…

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National Rural News Thursday August 15 2024 15:44

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National Rural News Thursday August 15 2024 In today's National Rural News: Extensive water contamination in the New South Wales Central West, Growers reaction to Queensland's Food Farmers Commissioner, Avocados being dumped by the major supermarkets - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://b…

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Service tackling avocado oversupply concerns 5:40

41m ago5:40

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There are concerns a bumper Avocado harvest could lead to more supermarkets dumping produce. Production is up 20 percent, but hundreds of kilograms of the produce is being dumped due to cosmetic reasons, like marks on the skin. A service battling food waste by the major supermarkets is turning its sights to Avocados. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke…

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National Rural News Wednesday August 14 2024 15:38

25m ago15:38

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National Rural News Wednesday August 14 2024 In today's National Rural News: Calls for regions to have greater say in climate targets, concerns the gap between rural and metropolitan healthcare is widening, crane operators on notice - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPod…

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Is the gap between regional and metropolitan healthcare widening? 6:10

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There are concerns gaps in access to healthcare between regional and metropolitan areas are worsening. New figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare suggest rural Australians are being hospitalised for preventable ailments. The report shows one in 18 hospitalisations were classified as potentially preventable in 2021-22. Rural Edi…

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National Rural News Tuesday August 13 2024 15:43

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National Rural News Tuesday August 13 2024 In today's National Rural News: Agriculture minister invited to visit the Murray Darling Basin, The Ekka continues, and Australia's newest Strawberry - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Australia's newest strawberry 3:23

10h ago3:23

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A new variety of Strawberry has debuted at the Ekka, and is hitting supermarket shelves. The Stella variety has been developed in collaboration between Hort Innovation and local Queensland growers. It's more resistant to climate change, disease and pests. Rural Editor Emily Minney has spoken with Berries Australia Executive Director Rachel MacKenzi…

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National Rural News Monday August 12 2024 15:40

1d ago15:40

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National Rural News Monday August 12 2024 In today's National Rural News: Strike action at one of the nations largest sugar mills continues, could regional G-P's leave the workforce?, renewed campaign against phasing out the live sheep trade - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…

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Strike action to continue at one of Australia's largest sugar mills 5:03

1d ago5:03

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Unions representing workers and the operators at the Wilmar Sugar Mills are being urged to focus on the crush -- with strike action likely to continue over the coming weeks. The long running pay dispute is on track to reach binding arbitration in September -meaning the decision by the arbitrator is legally binding and enforceable. But Canegrowers A…

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National Rural News Friday August 9 2024 15:44

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National Rural News Friday August 9 2024 In today's National Rural News: Murray Darling water allocation costs soar, a win for regional communities in New South Wales, sheep and wool producers encouraged to take up refreshed learning program - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…

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Valuable sheep industry resource relaunched 4:11

4d ago4:11

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A valuable resource for sheep producers has been relaunched -- to make access to information easier and more flexible. The Making More from Sheep program has been updated into a 12 module program, with the latest on sheep industry research and information. The Australian Wool Innovation's M-M-F-S modules are now also accessible by e-learning. Rural…

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The Future of Shopping Is..."Phygital"?! 25:59

21d ago25:59

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The combination of AI and personalization is shifting customer expectations for shopping experiences at an astonishing pace. In today’s episode, we’ll get a first-hand look at the real-world application of AI to create personalized customer experiences at scale, with the Head of Digital and Ecommerce at Miele, Sergei Moiseev-Liberman. As a high-end…

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National Rural News Thursday August 8 2024 15:37

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National Rural News Thursday August 8 2024: In today's National Rural News: Beef exports surge, charity raises the alarm about potential REX collapse, could Australia have its own coffee bean production industry - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.c…

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Could Australia produce its own coffee bean? 4:28

24d ago4:28

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Researchers at Queensland University have carried out genomic sequencing of Arabica coffee...in the hopes Australia can produce its own coffee bean. There are concerns coffee quality could slump, as climate change impacts the cooler high altitude areas where coffee is produced. The coffee industry is considered the most valuable agricultural commod…

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National Rural News Wednesday August 7 2024 15:36

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National Rural News Wednesday August 7 2024 In today's National Rural News: peak bodies urge federal government not to scrap a program connecting backpackers to farmers, rising interest in pick your own farms, regional Australians experiencing loneliness - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http…

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Farmers calls for backpacker program to stay 4:28

7d ago4:28

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Industry bodies are calling on the federal government to not cancel a program encouraging backpackers to work in the regions. The federal government is reviewing it's regional migration program and has flagged scrapping the 88 day incentive, which sends backpackers to work on farms if they want to extend their visa. A report by the National Farmers…

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National Rural News Tuesday August 6 2024 15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday August 6 2024 In today's National Rural News: Alcohol tax rises again, Farmers concerned about major companies, pay dispute at one of the nations largest sugar mills continues - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Farmers concerned about the hold of duopolies on the regions 4:20

27d ago4:20

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Farmers are renewing calls for a crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour from some of the nation's largest companies, saying it's a drain on the bush. The New South Wales Farmers Association is pushing for the introduction of divestiture powers, amid ongoing concern about price gouging at the supermarket, and the potential collapse of regional airl…

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National Rural News Monday August 5 2024 15:39

28d ago15:39

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National Rural News Monday August 5 2024 In today's National Rural News: Councils concerned about potential REX collapse, 3G shut down looms, a new tourism campaign for Regional Victoria - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Grants available for regional climate projects 4:21

28d ago4:21

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Regional and Rural communities trying to reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change are being encouraged to apply for a new set of grants. The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is offering grants for not for profit organisations.. Rural Reporter Emily Minney Climate Solutions head Sarah Mathee says there are broad range of o…

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National Rural News Friday August 2 2024 15:42

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National Rural News Friday August 2 2024 In today's National Rural News: Supermarkets told comply with probe, meat industry knocks back claims of contaminated meat, investment into the hazelnut industry - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Farmers await findings of ACCC supermarket probe 5:48

1M ago5:48

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Farmers are appealing to Supermarket shareholders to ensure their boards and management teams are engaging with the competition watchdog's report into checkout prices. The National Farmers Federation says shareholders have a role to play in bringing supermarket back into line with community expectations, and wants them to use their influence. Rural…

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National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024 15:34

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National Rural News Thursday August 1 2024 In today's National Rural News: Call for assistance as Regional Airline on the brink of collapse, wine export value rises, more people willing to make a tree change - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/l…

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Farmers bear the brunt of underfunded councils 5:49

1M ago5:49

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Farmers are calling for changes to the way funding for councils is determined. New South Wales Farmers is renewing its call for improvements to funding for regional local governments..amid state government cost shifting. It means councils have more responsibilities than ever before and farmers are bearing the brunt. Rural Reporter Emily Minney has …

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National Rural News Wednesday July 31 2024 15:40

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National Rural News Wednesday July 31 2024 In today's National Rural News: Regional Airline enters voluntary administration, push for drought declaration across the Southern Coast, Australia's best wines on display - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudi…

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Methane emissions reach one of the highest levels 6:00

1M ago6:00

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Climate activists say a new report detailing high levels of methane emissions should encourage state and federal government to take swift action. Data from the Climate Council shows the global methane level is at its highest in about 800 thousand years - and Australia is one of the largest contributors. Agriculture, the fossil fuel industry and was…

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