A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90.
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Posted inArmidale, Energy, National News
Solar power free for all in the middle of the day
New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Beef levy review on the menu at Cattle Connect
The future of the cattle transaction levy will be atop the menu at the Cattle Connect event to be held in two weeks in Dalby, Qld.
Posted inBusiness, National News, Travel
Lifeline found for Rex in US buyer
Rex has secured a lifeline, set to exit voluntary administration and avoid a government takeover after being sold to US-based aviation company Air T.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farmers push for legislated right to repair
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) joined global Right to Repair leaders, policymakers, industry representatives and academics at the 2025 Australian Repair Summit to map the future of Right to Repair.
Posted inHealth, National News
Calculator tool to help doctors in bulk-billing push
General practitioners are being encouraged to adopt a full bulk-billing model via a calculator to show the financial rewards.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, National News
Sensible changes proposed for Farm Management Deposits
NSW Farmers has backed sensible reforms to the Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme, calling for deposits to be held in the name of the legal working entity rather than individuals.
Posted inLifestyle, National News
Good food goes begging as Aussies toss the leftovers
Young Australians are wasting 70 per cent more food than their parents’ generation, with 113kg of good food going to waste costing them up to $1500 annually.
Posted inAgriculture, Investment, National News
Farm loans up amid increased confidence in ag sector
Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released by ABARES.