Vaile calls it a day

Vaile calls it a day
7:55 AM AEST | Former Deputy Prime minister Mark Vaile yesterday announced he was quitting politics, setting the stage for the third federal by-election since the November election.

Grower groups split further on AWB vote

Grower groups split further on AWB vote
4:00 AM AEST | The Eastern Wheat Growers is the latest lobby group to come out in support of the proposed constitutional changes that have been put forward by AWB Ltd, which are aimed at dispensing with the company's dual-class share system.

Sheepvention turns 30

Sheepvention turns 30
18/07/2008 | On the fourth and fifth of August some 25,000 people are expected through the gates of Victoria's Hamilton Showgrounds for Sheepvention 2008 - the 30th anniversary of the event.
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Buy West, Eat Best fills the shelves: Chance

Buy West, Eat Best fills the shelves: Chance

More than 50 Western Australian food companies have signed up to 'Buy West, Eat Best', the State ...

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VIDEO: Corporate ag scoops top farming award

Corporate ag scoops top farming award
18/07/2008 | A top-rating award for a sizeable farming trust underscores how corporate agriculture has the wherewithal to shrug its oft-tarnished image.
  SLIDESHOW: Sheepvention turns 30
  AUDIO: ABB ready to compete in wheat
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Beef groups call for judicial inquiry

Beef groups call for judicial inquiry
18/07/2008 | FRUSTRATED beef producers have called for a judicial inquiry into the industry as low prices and high input costs continue to put the squeeze on profits.

Avon farmers hit by poor germination

Avon farmers hit by poor germination
17/07/2008 | Farmers in the Avon region are being encouraged to confirm the cause of poor germination or growth in their crops before deciding on a management plan.
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  No promise on mulesing end, claims WAFarmers
  Woolgrowers seek direction at forums
  More State News

500,000 expected at final mass

6:46 AM AEST | World Youth Day celebrations will culminate today with the final mass at Randwick Racecourse, to be led by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Bodies trapped inside bus

12:00 AM AEST | AT LEAST 14 people were killed when a passenger bus skidded off a mountain highway into a river in southern central Nepal.
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Why does PETA treat women like meat?

Why does PETA treat women like meat?
17/07/2008 | For an organisation that's so passionate about chicks, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a shaky reputation with women, argues Fairfax Media reporter Josephine Tovey.
  Climate change better than sex?
  Qualifying climate change
Q: Do you believe the creation of an emissions trading system poses a threat or opportunity for your farm business?





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