New directors appointed across Agricultural Innovation Australia
Three new directors, including the chair have been appointed to the inaugural Agricultural Innovation Australia board
The directors bring experience from across government, private and industry sectors.
Extension for financial assistance after damaging floods to Queensland farmers
Only 22% of the three hundred million dollar grant assistance scheme to rebuild after floods has been claimed by North Queensland farmers.
With an estimated 850 sheep and cattle properties eligible to apply for the money, the grants deadline is now being extended.
Sugarcane farmers affected by new farming laws
The Palaszczuk Government’s move to increase regulation to farming near the Great Barrier Reef crushes plans of sugarcane growers.
Growers say the proposed new rules are unnecessary.
New tougher state laws for minors on bail
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced this morning courts will be allowed to fit repeat-offending minors on bail with GPS trackers.
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Hackers attempt to poison Florida water supply
Hackers in Florida have attempted to break into a water treatment facility and poison the water supply.
They increased the amount of sodium hydroxide in the water through a software program which regulates the chemicals.
Countries further retaliate to Russian protests
Germany, Sweden and Poland are expelling three Russian diplomats from their respective countries in coordinated retaliation for identical measures taken by the Russians earlier this week.
Russia expelled the EU diplomats after they allegedly participated in anti-Kremlin protests currently sweeping the country.
Lack of tech skills predicted to harm the national economy
A shortage of tech skills in Australia could harm the economy for the next two centuries.
It’s estimated over the next 4 years a boom in the technology industry could be worth 10 billion dollars, becoming the backbone of the economy
Koala food farm harvesting underway
The Brisbane City Council has begun harvesting leaves from its new koala food tree farm in Wacol.
The farm, which will provide food for the RSPCA and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, is one of the biggest of its kind in the world.
Millions still up for grabs for Queensland farmers affected by disaster
Just 22 per cent of the 300 million allocated to the flood recovery program has been claimed by north Queensland farmers.
Officials say the slow take-up could be due to record high cattle prices, ongoing drought and a cultural opposition to government assistance.