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12th National Rural Health Conference, 7-10 April 2013

22/02/13

Have a look at the latest program for the 12th National Rural Health Conference. It's being held in Adelaide, 7-10 April 2013.

Key opportunity for snail management

07/01/13

Southern region grain growers are being encouraged to activate summer snail management strategies to keep on top of snail populations.

Grants offer regional students lessons in landcare

14/12/12

University students in regional Queensland will be encouraged to get hands-on experience in landcare

Ag scholarships on offer by NSW Farmers

14/12/12

Students committed to agriculture are encouraged to apply for NSW Farmers' tertiary scholarship

The RIRDC Rural Women's Award

05/10/12

The Award is open to all women involved in primary industries and natural resource management.

Golfers guaranteed a birdie at Palmer Coolum Resort

07/09/12

Pair of Tawny Frogmouths roosting between Activities Green and 7th Fairway of Palmer Coolum Resort

Helping the cream rise to the top

06/09/12

Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show helps ensure bright future for NSW dairy industry

Building more than fences with the BundyBunna community

06/09/12

16km of fencing constructed to fence off 400ha of native vegetation

‘Doc of all trades’ best hope to turn the tide for rural communities: Senate inquiry

24/08/12

Australia must produce more GPs with advanced generalist skills if regional, rural and remote communities are to have decent health care

Walsh Does Hypothetical

14/06/12

The Hon. Peter Walsh, Victorian Minister for Agriculture will be a guest panellist at the Live Hypothetical on Friday 13 July 2012 as part of the Murray Now State of the Region Event.

Rural women come together to promote agriculture

04/05/12

Not happy with the public perception of agriculture in recent times Western Australia's RIRDC Rural Women's Award Winner, Catherine Marriott decided to do something about it.

Can joining Merino ewes earlier accelerate the flock rebuild?

30/04/12

High lamb prices and low supply mean that many producers are keen to build flock numbers, but how best to do it?

Registrations open for Innovation Generation

26/04/12

Registrations have opened for the popular annual Innovation Generation conference, to be held in Adelaide on 9-10 July.

What does it take to grow the ingredients of your favorite family recipe?

17/04/12

An annual not-for-profit initiative on the last weekend of May, FarmDay aims to improve understanding about life on the land.

E-health: not just a flick of a switch for overworked doctors

12/04/12

E-Health Record system will fail unless doctors and practices are fairly compensated for the time and risk.

Finding new ways to thrive in rural and regional Aus

05/04/12

A free conference looking at local solutions to national issues will empower country people to make the most of new opportunities facing rural and regional Australia.

Inquiry shows OTDs not a workforce solution for rural Australia

21/03/12

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has welcomed recognition by a federal inquiry that more needs to be done to better assist, support and supervise Overseas Trained Doctors.

New members join Rural Women's Network

13/03/12

The Rural, Remote and Regional Women's Network welcomed the appointment of five new members to their reference group to help connect women and communities throughout the State.

Go Green with Junior Landcare Grants Program

02/03/12

Corporate Express and Landcare Australia are proud to launch a $75,000 grants program to fund environmental projects in schools and community groups across the country.

Connecting Southern Gold Coast

15/11/11

Australia's Southern Gold Coast is a magnificent stretch of Queensland's coastline that is as rich in natural treasures.

Need a break! Visit airliebeach.com for unique getaway packages

15/11/11

AirlieBeach.com is the Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre. They make it their business to provide accommodation & activities at the most competitive prices.

Coolangatta Whale Watch

15/11/11

Coolangatta Whale Watch organise adventurous and exciting whale watching tours in Coolangatta.

Surf World Gold Coast

15/11/11

Surf World Gold Coast originated as an idea among local Gold Coast surfers, photographers, board makers and collectors.

The Koala - saving our national icon from wild dogs

18/10/11

Wild dogs are having major impacts on koala populations in both peri-urban environments and regional areas.

New Best Western opens in Lake Taupo

06/05/11

Best Western is pleased to introduce their latest member property in Taupo, New Zealand. The Best Western Caboose Lodge & Conference Centre is perfectly positioned on the lakefront at Lake Taupo, with

Stop jumps racing now Premier - three deaths too many

04/05/11

Animals Australia has slammed the jumps racing industry after a jumps horse fell and died in the first jumping race of the Warrnambool racing carnival

Victorian Tourism Awards now open!

19/04/11

The 2011 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards celebrate and acknowledge tourism businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievements during the 2010/2011 financial year.

Food for thought for Primary Schoolers

18/04/11

Primary students discovered excitement of knowing where our food comes from by taking part in the Agricultural Education displays at the Toowoomba Show

Fruit infused melt-in-the-mouth meat

11/03/11

A home-cooking technique which uses kiwi fruit to tenderise steak has been given scientific credence

Mentoring program inspires rural achiever

22/02/11

The Grow Zone Mentoring Program targets high achievers in the rural sector