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Local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia who operate Reviva Reuse Shops, has launched their annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition,’ giving Noosa locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes. Reviva Noosa Manager, Mitch McIntrye, says, “This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases … Continued
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Key Facts: Results at a glance: ■ Western Australian farmers have gained confidence in the most recent quarter. ■ Beef producers’ confidence surged – to be the most optimistic sector in the state. ■ Farmer investment intentions are unchanged. The promise of another above-average winter crop harvest – potentially among the largest on record – … Continued
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Results at a glance: South Australian rural confidence lifted slightly in the most recent quarter, with 37 per cent of farmers expecting conditions to improve over the next 12 months. While the season remains top of mind, concerns have also shifted to financial pressures, such as falling commodity prices and rising input costs. Confidence … Continued
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Results at a glance: NSW farmer confidence jumped in the most recent quarter – almost a third of farmers now expect farm business conditions to improve. Beef producers continue to be the most optimistic. Farmers’ investment intentions have risen. Improving seasonal conditions in parts of the state – coupled with strong livestock … Continued
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Key Facts: Results at a glance: ■ Tasmanian farmers are increasingly positive, with the state again leading the nation in rural confidence levels. ■ Optimism is driven by commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions – although not all parts of the state have fared as well. ■ A positive investment outlook will see Tasmanian farmers … Continued
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Key Facts: 75-year-old Daryl Allen will run his 20th marathon on the 1st of November to raise funds for Youth Insearch. Daryl has supported Youth Insearch for over 30 years, previously completing multiple endurance events including Ultraman Australia in 2016 at age 66. He will run the full 42.2 kilometre Huskisson Marathon in Jervis Bay, … Continued
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Results at a glance: Queensland rural confidence lifts in the latest Rabobank quarterly survey. Good seasonal conditions and strong international markets chief factors driving improved sentiment. The state’s beef producers most optimistic about the coming 12 months. Despite overall positivity, investment intentions eased. Queensland beef producers are driving a lift in the state’s … Continued
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Key Facts: Results at a glance: ■ Victorian farmers continued to gain confidence in the most recent quarter, with sheep producers the most positive. ■ Better seasonal conditions and strong commodity prices chief factors driving improved sentiment overall. ■ The state’s farmers had a positive outlook on income for the 12 months ahead. Sheep producers … Continued
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Key Facts: ■ National rural confidence increased in the latest quarterly survey, driven by strong livestock commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions. ■ Rural sentiment improved in all states, with Tasmania maintaining the highest confidence levels. ■ Farmer confidence grew across all the commodities, with sheep producers now having the highest sentiment, followed by beef … Continued
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28 October, 2025 “Shameful”: Study shows only a third of Australia’s mature forests remain New analysis from the Australian Conservation Foundation has highlighted the enormous scale of deforestation in Australia, exacerbated by ‘deforestation loopholes’ and weak nature laws that provide special carve outs to industry and allow rampant destruction of the bush. The analysis, using … Continued
