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Home › Subject › Archive for Rural

Category: Rural

Farmers’ pleas fall foul as backpackers speak out

By Andi-Bianca Haddow Posted on October 14, 2020 Posted in Business, Employment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Rural, Tourism, World

By Andi-Bianca Haddow Australian farmers are appealing for help picking this season’s produce, but it’s been met with reluctance, following a social media campaign describing farm conditions as ‘horrific’, ‘unsafe’ and well below minimum wage.

State border restrictions impact harvest of winter crops

By Sophie Johnson Posted on October 12, 2020 Posted in Business, Consumer, Employment, Environment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Radio, Rural

By Sophie Johnson New South Wales and Queensland farmers are preparing for a successful winter grain crop after seven years of drought, however state border restrictions are creating challenges.

How to Survive as a Journalist

By Jack Ryan Posted on September 29, 2020 Posted in Consumer, Education, Employment, Human Interest, Media, News, QUT News, Radio, Rural

A podcast by Jack Ryan. How to Survive as a Journalist looks into the world of journalism and aims to shed light on an industry facing a myriad of obstacles and challenges. In the first week of the podcast your …

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Frydenberg on drought tour for farmers

By Federica Willemsen Posted on October 4, 2019 Posted in Business, Environment, Human Interest, News, Politics, QUT News, Rural, State, Television, Weather

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded climate change is contributing to the worst drought in memory. He’s been touring drought stricken areas around Warwick and is promising more help for farmers. Lucy McCrossan reports.

New dinosaur discovered in Western Queensland

By Federica Willemsen Posted on October 4, 2019 Posted in Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Rural, Science, State, Television

A new type of prehistoric reptile, from the Dinosaur era, has been discovered in Queensland. The flying creature, with a giant wingspan, is estimated to be 96 million-years-old. Jasmine Borgeaud reports.

Prime Minister announces new support package for drought-stricken communities

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 27, 2019 Posted in Human Interest, News, Politics, QUT News, Rural, State, Television, Weather

The Prime Minister has urged farmers not to be too proud to ask for help. He’s announced a new support package for drought-hit communities across four states. But critics say, it’s too little, too late. Stella Reeve reports.

Drought-stricken farmers slam Government over “cash splash”

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 24, 2019 Posted in News, Politics, QUT News, Rural, State, Television

The state government has admitted it did no economic modelling on its $250 million “cash splash” for public servants. The move has been criticised by drought-stricken farmers and economists say Queensland won’t actually benefit. Georgie Hewson reports.

Droughts won’t sideline mango sales this season

By Alana Riley Posted on September 19, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Environment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Rural, State, Television, Weather

A taste of summer has hit supermarket shelves. The season’s first tray of mangoes sold for a juicy sum at Brisbane’s annual charity auction. But following the recent dry weather will there be enough to go around? Megan Rainbird reports.

Mayor rejoices in much needed rain

By Alana Riley Posted on September 18, 2019 Posted in Human Interest, News, Politics, QUT News, Rural, Television, Weather

It’s rare for Queenslanders to sing in the rain at the moment but last night’s showers had a local mayor giddy for a ditty. Libby Hopper reports.

Worry over water levels and dam delays

By Alana Riley Posted on September 17, 2019 Posted in Human Interest, News, QUT News, Rural, State, Television

Given the current drought and wildfires the Federal Government is urging the eastern states to speed up the construction of dams. And not just for the regions already suffering. Max Melit reports.

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