Fraser Coast Chronicle

LETTERS: Proof that reef regulations ‘in no way scientific’

THE report by the Senate Inquiry into evidence-based reef regulations is incontrovertible proof that current legislation is...

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12th Oct. 2020 12:10 AM

Grazier speaks out: 'I've been depressed my whole life'

'I AM on antidepressants and sleeping pills, and I just try and keep myself busy.'

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14th Aug. 2019 6:08 AM

Paul Nimmo, a grazier from Wallumbilla, has battled depression for most of his life and has turned to medication to manage his mental health issues.

Economy could get a $20 billion boost if we fix the internet

LIMITED access to internet could be holding farmers back new research shows.

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17th May 2019 7:05 AM

Kim Bremner can control this overhead irrigator at his Bowenville property using an internet connection and his tablet.

Farmers’ body deletes data over reef laws

AgForce has deleted members’ data for fear the State Government could misuse it following the introduction of new Great...

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02nd May 2019 8:05 AM

AgForce feared members’ data could have been misused following new laws designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef. File picture: Andrew Denzin

Animal extremists to be hit with massive fines

Three proposed criminal offences that will make animal extremists think twice about their actions.

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01st May 2019 1:05 PM

The State Opposition is proposing harsher penalties for animal extremists.

Minister rejects AgForce's 'secret deal' suggestion

ENVIRONMENT Minister Leeanne Enoch has rejected as "absurd” suggestions by AgForce the Queensland Government manufactured a...

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23rd March 2019 5:03 AM

Queensland Environment Minister Leanne Enoch.

Banking on changes for farmers

Rural lending is under the spotlight with new recommendations from the royal commission

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06th Feb. 2019 4:02 AM

Canegrowers Mackay is calling for the banking royal commission's recommendations to be implimented

'Kick in the guts' for QLD agriculture industry

"If industry changes we have to keep up with it, otherwise we get left behind and we leave our kids behind

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14th Jan. 2019 4:01 AM

Minister for Local Government Mark Furner in Rockhampton to talk about funding for the local area.

Bushfire review: 'What do they have to hide?'

The Fedral Government has called for a State review into the cause of the Queensland bushfires.

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18th Dec. 2018 12:12 AM

Queensland Shadow Minister for Fire, Emergency Services and Volunteers, and Member for Gregory, Lachlan Millar, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud and AgForce CEO Michael Guerin.

AgForce in takeover plea for struggling colleges

Farming sector organisation AgForce is pushing for the State Government to hand over to industry two agricultural colleges...

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11th Dec. 2018 4:12 AM

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