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Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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What's in store for our old coal towns? Germany paves the way

What's in store for our old coal towns? Germany paves the way

Challenges abound in a mining phase-out, but green shoots for regional industry transition point the way to future prosperity

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Re-greening the regions requires national effort

Re-greening the regions requires national effort

Industry transition: how to plan ahead for bush to prosper after coal.

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Germany paves the way for post-mining future

Germany paves the way for post-mining future

Industry transition: challenges abound but green shoots for regional industries point the way to future prosperity

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Back to the future for bush business

Back to the future for bush business

Industry transition: regions' rich food-producing past is key for life after coal

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Dairy reform delay looms as industry criticises code of conduct

Dairy reform delay looms as industry criticises code of conduct

Growing support for Labor, One Nation's mandatory floor price plan.

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Does the government want us to be agrarian socialists?

Does the government want us to be agrarian socialists?

Opinion: How can the PM justify his $100m market intervention for drought hit farmers, when government can't explain how it works?

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Canberra gives $100m to grow drought fodder, but will it work?

Canberra gives $100m to grow drought fodder, but will it work?

Federal government has an audacious plan to help irrigators grow fodder, but farmers fear it may distort the market - a deep dive

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Drought support for communities, small businesses, and farmers

Drought support for communities, small businesses, and farmers

Government's second drought assistance package in two months offers loans to small rural businesses and regional economic stimulus.

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Horticulture calls to scrap backpacker tax after court ruling

Horticulture calls to scrap backpacker tax after court ruling

Federal court finds backpacker tax breaches international trade treaties with eight countries.

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Thirsty Darling gets a drink, but Toorale levees remain an issue

Thirsty Darling gets a drink, but Toorale levees remain an issue

Any more rain and NSW government may have been left explaining once again why water was held back from dry towns.

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