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Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Water Minister Littleproud announces $129 million for state run supply projects, but concerns linger over project feasibility and design.

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Water trade reform slows to trickle as market crunch cranks up

Water trade reform slows to trickle as market crunch cranks up

Government reports are piling up as the five year inquiry under the Basin Plan's only formal, legislated review process sits on a shelf.

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I'll 'represent not revolutionise' says new Ag Minister McKenzie

I'll 'represent not revolutionise' says new Ag Minister McKenzie

Bridget McKenzie will focus on industry collaboration to 'truth test' policy priorities such as trade, animal activists and social licence concerns.

First week of parliament looms large for rural policies

First week of parliament looms large for rural policies

Politicians face a test when they return to Canberra in July over outstanding promises for new farmer protection laws and delivery of concessional loans.

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Nationals retain rural health in federal ministry reshuffle

Nationals retain rural health in federal ministry reshuffle

Parkes MP Mark Coulton confirms rural health is in his Regional Services, Decentralisation, Local Government and Assistant Trade Minister portfolio.

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Toorale in flood but Darling dry despite Wong's $24m water deal

Toorale in flood but Darling dry despite Wong's $24m water deal

Flood levees remain in place a decade after Labor's cash splash on national park and water buybacks to restore the Darling River to health.

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Doctors worried rural health is downgraded under new government

Doctors worried rural health is downgraded under new government

The rural health portfolio is missing from the Coalition government's new ministerial line up.

NFF boss calls for change as first female Ag Minister takes the reins

NFF boss calls for change as first female Ag Minister takes the reins

NFF President Fiona Simson says the gravity of Senator McKenzie's appointment should not be underestimated.

Only one envoy and it's not Barnaby Joyce

Only one envoy and it's not Barnaby Joyce

Special envoy roles have been reduced.

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Bridget McKenzie Australia's first female Agriculture Minister

Bridget McKenzie Australia's first female Agriculture Minister

Former Ag Minister David Littleproud retains Water and other key rural portfolios.

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CQ inland port construction well underway

CQ inland port construction well underway

The Central Queensland Inland Port project is well underway.

$5 million cop out: Palaszczuk reneges on prickly acacia control

$5 million cop out: Palaszczuk reneges on prickly acacia control

The Palaszczuk Government has reneged on a $5 million commitment to control prickly acacia.

Coolagh getting the goats

Coolagh getting the goats

A decision years before government subsidies became available to invest in exclusion fencing and concentrate on running small animals has paid off for Blackall couple, Joe Taylor and Anita Dennis.