National Rural News

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Rain fills the dams but causes damage too

There's a mix of delight and damage from the heavy rains that hit south-eastern Australia over the weekend.

Drought's over in Coonamble

The town of Coonamble in central western NSW will be stranded this Christmas.

VIC rain good for cattle, bad for grapes

The rain will make quite a difference for some cattle farmers in Victoria, by helping summer feed grow.

Rising dollar threatens farm profits

nffThe National Farmers' Federation says it's worried about farm incomes, after the Australian dollar strengthened against the US greenback over the weekend.

Truss demands Labor Governments act on petrol prices

Nationals Leader, Warren Truss, has called for tax cuts for fuel users, saying state governments deserve some of the blame for rising petrol and diesel prices.

Olympics could rebound on Australian wool growers

Wool growers are being warned the Beijing Olympics might disrupt China's wool buying next year.

Concerns about B-double rego

B-double owners are concerned about the National Transport Commission's latest proposals for changes to heavy vehicles charges.

NT grape growers battle hot weather

In the Northern Territory, some grape growers are worried their crops will perish in the heat, unless more pickers can be found.

Yabby farmers worried about chemical run-off

Western Australia might have a shortage of yabbies on Christmas tables tomorrow.

Have a berry merry Christmas

Instead of having brandy butter or cream on your Christmas pudding, why don't you take the healthy option and opt for fresh berries?

A festive pie (with sauce)

While it's tradition to sit down to turkey and ham this Christmas lunch, John Phillips, out at Aileron Station in the Northern Territory, says the dry conditions mean he won't have time.