Best Powerline Podcasts (2024)

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An innovative new program to monitor faults on regional powerlines 5:28

1d ago5:28

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Technology groups are hoping to roll out an innovative program to monitor power lines, which could be at risk of starting fires in regional areas. Rural suburbs and farming districts are often more susceptible to major fires, and there are concerns faulty power lines are exacerbating the risk. Researchers say the Early Fault Detection System, devel…

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149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products 1:36:20

2d ago1:36:20

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Today more than ever you have opportunity to do multiple things. Do you have an idea for a product but also work a regular job? So do both! That’s what Landon Dees has done and it’s paying off big time! Landon is a lineman and entrepreneur. He and his business partner started a company called Line Work Bucket Products and their line of bucket acces…

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All About Electric Utility Rates 27:12

6d ago27:12

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Electric utility rates fluctuate, which is often confusing. Sarah Lambe, CFO at Homer Electric Association, discusses the process of creating electric utility rates, the factors that change rates and how rates affect the entire electric system.By Alaska Power Association

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National Rural News Tuesday July 16 2024 15:36

1h ago15:36

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National Rural News Tuesday July 16 2024 In today's National Rural News: First tranche of water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin, New South Wales farmers raise the alarm on Victorian decision, turning methane emissions into carbon credits - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Ru…

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Farmers frustrated as water buy backs begin 6:44

1h ago6:44

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Farmers are voicing their frustration and anger, as the first stage of the federal government's Water Buyback scheme begins. Landholders on the Murray-Darling Basin communities will have 450 gigalitres bought back from them in three stages. The first targeted tender is seeking up to 70 gigalitres. The next two stages will be held in the first two q…

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National Rural News Monday July 15 2024 15:43

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National Rural News Monday July 15 2024 In today's National Rural News: Investigation launched after 84 Kangaroos killed in outback Victoria, how technology can help limit the spread of avian influenza, wine exports rebound - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See …

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Should daylight saving periods be shortened? 4:56

2h ago4:56

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Some Farmers say daylight saving should to be shortened, from November to early March. New South Wales Farmers will vote on the issue its state conference next week. Rural Reporter Katie Fuller has spoken with Association Director Oscar Pearce about why the changes would be beneficial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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285. From Michgan Football kicker to Latitude Outdoors co-owner: the evolution of saddle hunting with Jake Matelic 1:05:46

1d ago1:05:46

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Habitat Podcast #285 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jake Matelic. Jake is a co-owner of Latitude Outdoors. We discuss: Jake's hunting origin The transition to mobile hunting The evolution of mobile hunting The comfort factor in hunting saddles Effective use of cover in hunting The impact of saddle huntin…

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National Rural News Friday July 12 2024 15:41

1d ago15:41

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National Rural News Friday July 12 2024 In today's National Rural News: Pleas for information after 84 Kangaroos killed in outback Victoria, Invasive Species Council raises questions about bird flu funding program, C-W-A membership eligibility changes - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…

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National Rural News Thursday July 11 2024 15:40

3d ago15:40

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National Rural News Thursday July 11 2024 In today's National Rural News: Funding to prevent outbreak of deadly bird flu strain, a new biosecurity measure being launched, workshops to improve farmers' mental health -plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio…

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Funding to allay bird flu fears 5:54

3d ago5:54

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Seven million dollars will be put towards the preparation for the arrival of a deadly strain of bird flu. Australia is the only continent not have detected the H-5-N-1 strain of Avian influenza, but advocates and industry bodies warn the impacts of it would be catastrophic. The federal government is committing the funding to bolster biosecurity mea…

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National Rural News Wednesday July 10 15:43

4d ago15:43

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National Rural News Wednesday July 10 2024 In today's National Rural News: Preparing for the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu, a promising outlook across agriculture, Australia's new favourite wine variety - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.co…

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Prioritising mental health in the regions 4:52

4d ago4:52

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A cricketing legend will be touring Regional Australia, for the third edition of the Farmer Mates Mental Health initiative to help stamp out stigmas. The program, run by Grain Producers Australia in partnership with GrainGrowers, Nufarm, Rural Aid and Lifeline, is entering it's third year. They'll host a series of regional events and forums where c…

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National Rural News Tuesday July 9 2024 15:41

5d ago15:41

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National Rural News Tuesday July 9 2024 In today's National Rural News: Providing emergency accommodation in the bush, new training model for exporters, concerns around fodder supply - 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 infor…

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New training program for dairy exporters 5:30

5d ago5:30

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A new training program has been developed for dairy exporters. The course Culture: Growing Dairy Exports has been developed in partnership with Charles Sturt University and Dairy Australia, offering 3-D animated scenarios and simulations. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is looking to expand the program to other commodities. Ru…

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National Rural News Monday July 8 2024 15:41

6d ago15:41

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National Rural News Monday July 8 2024 In today's National Rural News: Communities plead with government to not go ahead with Murray Darling River buybacks, Heavy Vehicle motorists given easier access to information, funding for events across regional New South Wales - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News …

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Basin communities plea for changes to water buybacks 5:31

6d ago5:31

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A regional New South Wales Mayor has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - calling on the federal government to rethink it's Murray Darling Basin Plan. The federal government plans to buy back 450 gigalitres of water from landholders, as part of a plan to keep more supply in the Murray-Darling Basin river network, and help the …

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National Rural News Friday July 5 2024 15:41

9d ago15:41

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National Rural News Friday July 5 2024 In today's National Rural News: Farmers continue to hit out at water buybacks, Concerns over prolonged industrial action at Sugar Mills, Australian Lamb hits American Supermarket Shelves - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast Se…

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Concerns over industrial action at one of the largest sugar mills 4:07

9d ago4:07

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Lobby groups warn cane growers are the unintended victims of industrial action..as the fair work commission orders a suspension of strike action at one of the country's largest mills. Workers at the Wilmar sugar mills have been carrying out industrial action as a result of a pay dispute. Canegrowers is urging Wilmar and it's workers to come to an a…

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National Rural News Thursday July 4 2024 15:38

10d ago15:38

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National Rural News Thursday July 4 2024 In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to the Opposition's Supermarket Policy, Dairy workers call for a boycott, getting the regions better connected - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Farmers want more answers about opposition's supermarket policy 4:40

10d ago4:40

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The National Farmers Federation says it needs more answers about the Federal Opposition's Supermarket Policy. The Coalition would introduce a supermarket commissioner, as well as divestiture laws, threatening to break up supermarkets found to be ripping off suppliers. Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with N-F-F President David Jochinke about the p…

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148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews 1:12:06

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If you are like me then you love the history in the line trade and that’s why I love having guests like the Matthews on the podcast. J.L. Matthews Co has been a staple in the power utility community since Joe Matthews started the company in 1946. His descendants, Danny and Harrison still own and operate the business today and are here to share thei…

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National Rural News Wednesday July 3 2024 16:02

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National Rural News Wednesday July 3 2024 In today's National Rural News: Live Sheep Exports to be banned by 2028, Concerns over egg supply amid bird flu outbreaks, discussing the role of the regions in the transition to renewable energy - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNe…

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Boosting Macadamia Nut Production 4:40

11d ago4:40

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Scientists from the University of Queensland are using genomic selection to search for more effective breeding programs, to support the growing industry. There are around 800 growers nationwide, with 41 thousand hectares of orchards. Three quarters of the crop are exported, at a value of 300 million dollars. Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with t…

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National Rural News July 2 2024 15:35

12d ago15:35

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National Rural News Tuesday July 2 2024 In today's National Rural News: Controversial Sheep Ban bill to become law, Farmers left in the lurch with backpacker program scrapped, Australian program tests water quality in the United States - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNews…

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Backpacker program axed 5:19

15d ago5:19

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Farmers are lashing a federal government decision to scrap a crucial program connecting them to workers. The Harvest Trail service allowed farmers to recruit backpackers on temporary working visas and Australian jobseekers to work in the fields during busy harvest periods. Industry bodies warn the cancellation would lead to more time and money spen…

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National Rural News July 1 15:43

13d ago15:43

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National Rural News Monday July 1 2024 In today's National Rural News: Keep the Sheep rally in Canberra, shoring up cotton trade agreements, improving digital access in the regions - 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 informa…

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Regional connectivity funding 4:42

13d ago4:42

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More than two dozen grants are being awarded to not for profit organisations to improve digital services in regional and remote areas. 200 thousand dollars will be split between 27 projects, which include backup hard-drives for teachers and digital training in remote areas, are crucial for improving living standards. Rural Reporter Emily Minney spo…

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#284 - All things summer habitat management: Strategically creating ponds for deer, Wisconsin habitat land plan breakdown, and using screening for bullet proof access with Zach Haas 1:03:20

15d ago1:03:20

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Habitat Podcast #284 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Zach Haas. Zach is a friend of the podcast who is a professional aquatic biologist specializing in ponds and water. We discuss: Summer Habitat Management Creating ponds on your property Designing your property around access Food plots and water holes Cr…

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National Rural News June 28 15:39

16d ago15:39

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National Rural News Friday June 28 2024 In today's National Rural News: Growers left in limbo after fruit supplier flags cuts, weather to blame for bird flu outbreak, efforts to improve safeguarding in the prawn industry - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omn…

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Safeguarding the prawn industry 4:44

16d ago4:44

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It's hoped a landmark project by Queensland researchers will help safeguard the Prawn industry from viruses and diseases, while slashing the costs associated. The James Cook University Study will use environmental DNA, which tests water samples, to monitor water from prawn farm ponds to test for viruses leading to deformities and death in Tiger and…

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147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener 1:23:31

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What I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. This episode is packed with value for both, the safety profes…

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National Rural News June 27 15:42

17d ago15:42

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National Rural News Thursday June 27 2024: In today's National Rural News: Export industry slams controversial bill passing the lower house, bird flu outbreak spreads, high avocado production - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Avocado production reaches new records 4:04

20d ago4:04

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Australia's Avocado Industry is looking at another year of increased production and low prices, with crops up 20 percent year on year. Rabobank's Global Avocado Update forecasts 139 thousand metric tonnes of produce for the 2023-24 financial year. Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke to Rabobank analyst Pia Piggott, who says a growing export market is…

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National Rural News Wednesday June 26 15:47

18d ago15:47

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In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to stronger supermarket regulation, how to bring down feral pig numbers, improving heart health access in the regions - 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 information.…

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Farmers welcome supermarket regulations 3:13

18d ago3:13

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Industry bodies are welcoming the federal government's strengthening of the food and grocery code. Big supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths could face multi-billion-dollar fines if they rip-off suppliers. The sector is subject to a voluntary code of conduct, but the plan is to make it mandatory, with penalties increased Rural Reporter Emily Minne…

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National Rural News Tuesday June 25 15:44

19d ago15:44

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In today's National Rural News: Feral pig population booms, calls for calm as Bird Flu spreads, industry reacts to live exports decision - 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 information.…

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Feral pig population booms 5:08

19d ago5:08

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Biosecurity experts want clear targets to be put in place, as regional New South Wales struggles with a growing number of feral pigs. Repeated La Nina weather events have led a population boom in the states North and West. 100 thousand pigs have been killed each year for the past year but experts warn that number doesn't even scratch the surface. R…

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National Rural News Monday June 24 15:32

20d ago15:32

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In today's National Rural News: Regional communities back Opposition's Nuclear plan, another bird flu case detected in new South Wales, efforts to bolster the regional workforce - 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 informatio…

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New initiative to boost regional workforce. 5:22

20d ago5:22

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A new research project is being launched to to help address the regional skill shortage and help refugees find employment. The four year initiative aims to design a displaced-talent migration program to fit the needs of regional communities and refugees looking for their new home. More than 80-thousands jobs have been advertises across regional are…

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#283 - The.Deercamp.Podcast: Andy Hutchens with Arron Bleise Talking Deer Hunting 50:57

22d ago50:57

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Habitat Podcast #282 - In today’s bonus episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are doing something a little different. Repeat guest and friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens has recently launched his own podcast called The.Deercamp.Podcast where he talks with guys from all walks of life about deer camp-style hunting stories. From time to time we will b…

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National Rural News Friday June 21 2024 15:43

23d ago15:43

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In today's National Rural News: New South Wales egg farms on high alert for bird flu, live sheep export inquiry to be handed down, new vaccine to help tackle cattle ticks - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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Bird Flu detected in New South Wales 4:26

23d ago4:26

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An egg farm in the New South Wales Hawkesbury region hit with bird flu is locked down in quarantine along with three other farms in the area 8,000 birds died from the flu while more than 200,000 on the farm will be euthanased. Its believed the farm will be compensated for the loss. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the state Agriculture Mins…

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146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN 1:14:11

23d ago1:14:11

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This is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. This led him to find a home in the power line industry. It…

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National Rural News Thursday June 20 2024 15:43

24d ago15:43

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In today's National Rural News: Bird flu detected in New South Wales for first time in more than a decade, more grants for traceability programs, farmers respond to Prime Ministers comment on live sheep export ban - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Regional New South Wales Budget 4:50

24d ago4:50

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New South Wales farmers are welcoming the latest state budget handed down. A further 13 million dollars is being invested to help biosecurity measures, regional housing and road repairs Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Farmers Federation President Xavier Martin who says practical outcomes are what really matters and the Government is starti…

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National Rural News Wednesday June 19 2024 15:42

25d ago15:42

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In today's National Rural News: hope for lobster trade to be reinstated to China, plans for nuclear power stations across the country, farmers urging consumers to buy fresh produce - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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Regional Railway Crossing Safety 4:21

25d ago4:21

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Travellers heading through regional communities are being reminded to take precautions at railway crossings. A campaign is being launched to promote safety around level crossings. On average, they cause around 3 deaths, 30 collisions and almost 1,000 near misses each year. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Regional Railway Crossing Campaign …

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Virtual Cancer Care for Rural Patients 5:40

26d ago5:40

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A 12 week pilot program has wrapped up, providing nurse-led virtual care to rural prostrate cancer patients. The Uni SQ project aimed to highlight and fix the gaps in cancer survivorship and supportive care services in rural Australia. According to researchers its the most critical gap in the regions. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Profes…

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National Rural News Tuesday June 18 2024 15:44

26d ago15:44

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In today's National Rural News: New South Wales Farmers hope funding will be invested into Agricultural sector, sugar cane strike on pause, a seventh farm detects bird flu in Victoria - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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