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by Matthew Killoran Premium Content Subscriber only Political firebrand Pauline Hanson is launching what will be "her biggest spend" for election campaign as she fights to retain her over-20-year political career. It is understood she has booked spots with WIN and Channel 7 with ads to run from this weekend and radio spots to begin within weeks. Senator Pauline Hanson is contesting the next election and will run a high-profile, regional campaign. Using a ...

Premium Content Subscriber only In response to the Labor Party announcing its federal candidate for Capricornia on Saturday, incumbent MP Michelle Landry pledged to continue to fight for her electorate. “I am proud to stand on my record as the Federal Member for Capricornia,” she said. “I have brought billions of dollars in major projects, infrastructure, investment, jobs and prosperity to the people of Capricornia. “I will always lobby, fight and advocate for the people of my electora...

Environment by David Mills Premium Content Subscriber only The government has been accused of throwing "loose change" at the environment and climate, with millions of dollars for fossil fuel industries, but little for renewables and electric vehicles. Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) spokesperson Matt Rose said the government "continues to shovel public money at fossil fuel projects" through Budget allocations such as the $275 million set aside for f...

Premium Content Subscriber only Queensland Beef Corridor mayors say the Federal Government’s budget, to be handed down on Tuesday, will not derail their push for “critical” beef supply chain funding. “It’s promising to have funding for the inland freight route, but it needs to link up with the local freight network used by businesses that contribute $1.7 billion a year,” Central Highlands Mayor Kerry Hayes said. “We are a mature and sustainable food production...

That’s the motto Rockhampton tech millionaire Bevan Slattery lives by. Mr Slattery, who is now based in Brisbane with his family, returned home last week to partake in some Beef Australia 2021 activities. He was among the panel of judges at the Pitch in the Paddock, dubbed the “Shark Tank” of agriculture technology. There were nine finalists with a range of pitches from a castration knife handle, software for truck drivers, pig trap, floating water level sensor, software and apps...

Our borders will stay closed to the world indefinitely because Australians want to ‘eliminate’ COVID, says Scott Morrison in this wide-ranging interview.

The home is often a war zone The most lethal time for women and children in abusive relationships is separation. Restraining orders are easily broken by partners determined to regain control or retaliate. “Coercive control” is unlawful in many jurisdictions, but rarely prosecuted. However, disempowered partners, incensed by losing their status, are dangerous and determined to take back what they think is theirs. No paperwork will protect victims of those who think they are above the ...

Beef Australia 2021 is the industry’s premier event for competition and displays. Rural 4th May 2021 8:39 AM Premium Content Subscriber only Rockhampton will be teeming with livestock producers and cattle fans this week as it hosts the nations premier beef industry event. Held every three years, Beef Australia 2021 will welcome tens of thousands of visitors from across Australia on May 2-8 and showcase Australias diverse beef industry. Beef Australia chief exe...

Premium Content Subscriber only Chicken nuggets were a top topic of discussion for Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he toured the grounds of Beef Australia on Tuesday. Led by an entourage of Beef Australia board members and Capricornia MP Michelle Landry, Wright MP Scott Buchholz, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Leader of the Opposition MP David Crisafulli, the Prime Minister checked out all of the areas of the triennial expo. Prime Minister Scott Morrison talking to Hannah Gunthorp...

News by Jade Gailberger 4th May 2021 9:10 AM | Updated: 9:38 AM Scott Morrison has revealed his governments controversial India travel ban is under review after being blasted as "incredibly heartless". The Prime Minister on Tuesday defended the tough restrictions but said the threat of jail or fines for returning Aussies returning from India was "highly unlikely"....