27th July 2007The worst fears of many rural mayors have been realised when Queensland Premier Peter Beattie this morning produced a wall-sized map of the State detailing far more extensive knife wielding than many had … Continue Reading
21st June 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association has welcomed comments by Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce about the need for recognition of property rights for farmers. Senator Joyce is calling for free title ownership and market values … Continue Reading
14th June 2007THE Federal Government’s proposed carbon trading scheme is on hold after court action by a farmer from the NSW Monaro who is seeking compensation for the “theft” of carbon credits because of land … Continue Reading
1st June 2007Farmers are no closer to learning how they will be affected by a proposed new national carbon trading scheme. Prime Minister John Howard yesterday received a landmark report into the idea from a … Continue Reading
24th May 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen: It is once more my privilege to present the PRA Chairman’s Report. The year 2006/2007 has been one of mixed fortunes; however, in my view, the positives have exceeded the … Continue Reading
21st May 2007 To download a printable version, click here. The Global climate is continually in a state of change. Its part of the Natural evolution of our Planet and the Sun – Earth orbital relationship. … Continue Reading
14th March 2007 Dynamics of Earth-Sun orbital relationships, and not statisti- we have just presented. He might also argue that the recent cal trends in greenhouse gases, are the principal cause of cli- decades’ warming … Continue Reading
9th October 2006 It is no surprise that ABARE has found the VMA will cost Queensland an additional $500million for forgone development in the Brigalow and Mulga Lands. People must remember that the 2003 … Continue Reading