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Years of drought research swept away in Queensland floods abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-0…
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Tiny town fights to ensure 107-year-old fixture hasn't run its final race abc.net.au/news/2022-03-15/m…

Tiny town fights to ensure 107-year-old fixture hasn't run its final race

A South Australian town is set to lose its 107-year-old horse race, which attracts more than 1,000 visitors every year. 

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Free diver's 60 years in the water saw 'lots of money, lots of danger, and lots of fun' abc.net.au/news/2022-03-15/f…

Free diver's 60 years in the water saw 'lots of money, lots of danger, and lots of fun'

Jon Stuart first began free diving in the deep, cold waters of the south coast of WA, and he continues to spend plenty of time diving and sourcing his dinner from the ocean.

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'They buried the darkness': The legacy of coal has defined Newcastle since the Dreamtime abc.net.au/news/2022-03-15/l…
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Daily coffee is about to get a whole lot more expensive abc.net.au/news/2022-03-15/c…
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Vaccine mandate may be the last straw for country shows, organisers say abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-0…
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Carbon credits lose more than a third of their value overnight abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-0…

Carbon credits lose more than a third of their value overnight

The carbon credit market dropped by more than 30 per cent following a policy change by the federal government

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Rising grain market prices pose 'moral conflict' for Australian farmers abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-0…
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Okra price hike - ABC Radio

Okra farmers in the Northern Territory have been cashing in this month.

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Once a year, this tiny South Australian town welcomes artists who transform its streets abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/s…
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'Concerns addressed': Controversial Hunter mine extension decision overturned abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/d…
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Here's why you should expect to pay more for groceries very soon abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/f…

Here's why you should expect to pay more for groceries very soon

The soaring cost of diesel will have significant impacts on freight, transport, agriculture and your household budget.

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Removing dozens of mice from swimming pool a daily task for farmer abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/m…

Removing dozens of mice from swimming pool a daily task for farmer

Mice numbers have been building in parts of Western Australia for months, prompting warnings for farmers and pet owners.

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How Energy Minister Angus Taylor was played on power ahead of federal election abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/w…

How Energy Minister Angus Taylor was played on power ahead of federal election

Since the electricity sector became enmeshed in the rapidly escalating battle over climate change, it has turned into an ideological battleground — and not just between the main political parties, ...

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Sale of East Kimberley cattle stations to 'Twiggy' Forrest has traditional owners thinking big abc.net.au/news/2022-03-14/t…

Sale of East Kimberley cattle stations to 'Twiggy' Forrest has traditional owners thinking big

The sale of a group of East Kimberley cattle stations to billionaire Andrew Forrest has traditional owners hopeful of future benefits to Indigenous people, through employment and tourism.

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Living with the Brethren: Migrants, farmers and a religious sect the winning mix for this little WA town, say locals abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/e…

Living with the Brethren: Migrants, farmers and a religious sect the winning mix for this little WA...

While other rural townships struggle with declining populations and the changing fortunes of farming, this Wheatbelt whistlestop is booming. But that brings its own challenges.

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Turns out TikTok talent Ellie's life as an outback station cook is whetting backpacker appetites globally abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/t…
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Millions of tonnes of Ukrainian wheat at risk as war rages in 'Europe's breadbasket' abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/u…

Millions of tonnes of Ukrainian wheat at risk as war rages in 'Europe's breadbasket'

More than 10 million tonnes of wheat in Ukraine could be lost in the coming weeks if conflict-affected grain farmers are unable to fertilise their crops, according to market analysts. 

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Reoffending rates drop in SA as regional prisoners use jail time to turn lives around abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/a…
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'Not aware of the health risks': Fears isolating mine workers will be exposed to CO2 build-up abc.net.au/news/2022-03-12/a…

'Not aware of the health risks': Fears isolating mine workers will be exposed to CO2 build-up

The CSIRO and mining union have raised concerns about the air quality and ventilation in mine site dongas, with workers forced into COVID-19 isolation on-site 

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