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Sustainable Agriculture Forum Fraser Coast Regional Council is proud to present the Sustainable Agriculture Forum with world renowned biological farming expert, Dr Arden Andersen from the 25-27 September at the Brolga Theatre, Maryborough. Qld. This event is a must attend for all be it for one, two or all three days! Dr Andersen is a […]

NOW is the time to nominate influential women in agriculture for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. The award aims to identify and support emerging women leaders with commitment and leadership potential to make a contribution to primary industries and communities. If you know of an influential women in agriculture, […]

Vivid Sydney, an explosive spectacle of light, music and ideas, makes the harbour city the greatest festival destination on Earth this autumn/winter. The largest festival of its kind in the world, Vivid Sydney is returning in 2015 for a seventh spectacular season with an unprecedented program of illuminations, musical events and creative thinkers. Come to […]

The Queen’s daughter Princess Anne has paid tribute to Queensland on the first day of her visit to Brisbane. While this was not an official Royal visit, Her Royal Highness is attending as guest of honour at the 26th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference at the RNA showgrounds. The Princess Royal is the […]

THEY DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY SO WE COULD LIVE-REMEMBER ANZAC DAY – WE WILL NEVER FORGET-THANK YOU Henry Sapiecha

THE ASIAN CONNECTION WILL MAKE AUSTRALIANS RICHER Vast opportunities … Prime Minister Julia Gillard attends the launch to the government’s Australia in the Asian Century White Paper at the Lowy Institute. Photo: Peter Rae Full report: Australia in the Asian Century White Paper The wealth of individual Australians and the nation as a whole will be […]

Brisbane the ‘standout’ city: says Gillard on G20 Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Brisbane’s convention centre and airport helped it secure the 2014 G20 summit, the same factors which cost Sydney a winning bid. Airport, renovations cost Sydney Battle brewing over who will pay Sydney should get used to being beaten by Brisbane in the […]

New oat varieties required for Australian hay industry BREEDING oat varieties specifically for hay will enhance the oaten hay industry.That’s the opinion of Brookton farmer Colin Butcher, who attended the WA Hay Day in Northam last week. Mr Butcher said breeding varieties suitable for hay, rather than grain, was one of the major hindrances of […]

Two gardening events coming up in Queensland 1…If you’re a lifestyle horticultural professional, then the NGIQ Spring Green Expo on 2-3 August 2011 is for you. Hosted by the Nursery Gardens Institute of Queensland, this expo is arguably the biggest combined nursery, landscape, turf and cut flower trade event in Queensland. The ‘trade only’ event […]

FLOWER CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN AUSTRALIA Flowers 2011 – “Race to the Top” Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th July 2011 with an Industry tour on Friday 15th July 2011 Sebel & Citigate King George Square – Brisbane Queensland is proud to be the host of Flowers 2011 – The Australian Flower Conference. The conference […]