Carbon tax excludes ag
Australia Farming Related News
AGRICULTURE will be excluded from the Federal government?s carbon tax and carbon trading scheme but the new system has included central measures that encourage investment and unlock new earning potential for the sector, through the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Glorious rodeo weekend in Top End
Australia Farming Related News
HOOVES were stomping, dust was flying and adrenaline was pumping when cowboys and cowgirls took on some of the Top End's crankiest bulls and meanest broncos for eight seconds of pure hell or glory at the weekend.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Home from CMAA scholarship
Australia Farming Related News
CHARTERS Towers teenager, Katelyn O'Donoghue, has returned home to a round of applause after graduating from the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) Junior Academy of Country Music, Tamworth.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Picturesque acres above Millaa Millaa
Australia Farming Related News
SET high above Millaa Millaa, this picturesque 16-acre block offers magnificent 360 degree views.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Live export fiasco hits home
Australia Farming Related News
WHEN Danny Hayes gets up at dawn he finds himself something to do - keeping his hands busy. "You can't just sit down and do nothing," he said.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Time to celebrate the drovin' days
Australia Farming Related News
THE droving history of Australia will be celebrated as old mates reunite at the Camooweal Drovers Camp Festival in North West Queensland from August 26 to 28.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Lychees shaping up well
Australia Farming Related News
THE budding flowers dotting trees in a handful of small farms on Townsville's outskirts are signalling the beginning of a fine lychee season.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page
Innisfail cane disaster relief
Australia Farming Related News
CROP restoration has been the focus for Innisfail district cane farmers since the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Yasi in February.
Source: North Queensland Register - Front Page