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Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Joyce breaks ranks with government policy to argue for regional constituents who rank among most disadvantaged in the country.

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More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

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Soils funds to grow value of natural capital

Soils funds to grow value of natural capital

National Soil Advocated Michael Jeffrey reappointed to role, Soils for Life gets cash injection.

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Farm trespass penalties 'completely inadequate'

Farm trespass penalties 'completely inadequate'

Industry welcomes lawmakers' response to animal activists, but urges judiciary to make punishment fit the crime.

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Irrigators urge states, MDBA to follow Victoria's lead on water

Irrigators urge states, MDBA to follow Victoria's lead on water

Call for southern Basin review of water trade entitlement grows after Victoria puts moratorium on new licences below Barmah Choke.

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Nut crop boom could make water unaffordable for other irrigators

Nut crop boom could make water unaffordable for other irrigators

Southern Murray Darling Basin permanent plantation expansion a risk to water market, report finds.

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Can policy makers stop water market going down the gurgler?

Can policy makers stop water market going down the gurgler?

States meet to nut out a solution to pressures caused by permanent plantation horticulture.

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Australia ramps up opposition to India's sugar subsidies

Australia ramps up opposition to India's sugar subsidies

Canegrowers, millers are struggling in a depressed global market as India's export subsidies lower prices.

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Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Rural charity reaches out to give children from organ donor families a taste of station life.

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Millewa forest to feel pulse of environmental watering

Millewa forest to feel pulse of environmental watering

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder prepares to open account for new water year.

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