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“Absolute legends” save Jim’s Jerky from factory fire

Fire crews are investigating what sparked a blaze at the Jim’s Jerky factory.

Indigenous companies ink $10 million Santos contracts

Santos has signed a three year deal with two Indigenous companies.

Farming’s “silent crisis” revealed in sobering study

By CAITLIN CROWLEY LONELINESS, isolation and feeling under-valued by the Australian public are contributing to a mental health crisis among the nation’s farmers, according to new research which found close to half had experienced thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The National Farmer Wellbeing Report, commissioned by dairy cooperative Norco and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)Continue reading “Farming’s “silent crisis” revealed in sobering study”

Spotlight on small business thanks to regional tour

A new event in Toowoomba will support women in small business.

Clock ticking to question sky high rural land valuations

By CAITLIN CROWLEY LAND valuations in several key farming areas of country Queensland have surged by up to 178% on the back of improved confidence in the sector and favourable seasonal conditions, but the hikes could also see farmers slugged with higher council rates and leasehold fees. Agforce valuer John Moore told the Caller theContinue reading “Clock ticking to question sky high rural land valuations”