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John Ellicott

senior journalist

journalist and author

Latest Stories

Winter blast to hit right up to granite belt in Qld

Winter blast to hit right up to granite belt in Qld

Windy, cold blast for much of NSW on weekend

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Dry goes on and on: grim spring outlook

Dry goes on and on: grim spring outlook

Only far western NSW may get above average rain in the next three months.

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Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Push to block out coal exploration on NSW wine country

Coal exploration licences in Hunter ag country face D-Day.

Relishing a tomato future at Guyra

Relishing a tomato future at Guyra

One of largest glasshouse operations in southern hemisphere

Central West cherry crop smashed by heavy rain and storms

Central West cherry crop smashed by heavy rain and storms

Family declares it waste of time to pick large cherry crop

Vegetable matters: Oz products hit mark overseas, at home

Vegetable matters: Oz products hit mark overseas, at home

Home of Chiko Roll is powering on at Bathurst

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Sell your farm for koalas – government’s offer

Sell your farm for koalas – government’s offer

Hanging out to sell? Koalas may save you.

Strawberry fields not forever in berry crisis

Strawberry fields not forever in berry crisis

The Federal Government is implementing control measures for fresh strawberry exports.

Navel gazing: exports give citrus new life

Navel gazing: exports give citrus new life

Orange groves are reappearing only years after being ripped up.

Test 1 year, 2 months

Massive boost to agriculture with signing of huge trade deal

Massive boost to agriculture with signing of huge trade deal

Pacific nations' tariffs cut, new markets for Aussie produce

Test 1 year, 6 months