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A man in a green shirt stands next to a boat while a woman stands onboard the boat. The boat is floating on a flooded road.

Cattle, horses and crops washed away by NT floods

NT farmers counting the cost of livestock deaths and crop damage say they feel overlooked by the emergency flood response.

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a man in a blue shirt and dark hat leans on fence with cattle in background

Without fuel, these rural businesses say there will be no food

Growing fuel uncertainty is hitting rural and fisheries businesses across regional Queensland, potentially costing them thousands in lost production and much higher operating costs.

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Four men standing at the opening of a new primary industries building in Orange.

Orange sees red over ag minister's claim that DPI has no HQ

The NSW agriculture minister says her department has no head office, despite one being opened with much fanfare in Orange six years ago.

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A man with blonde hair being blown in the wind, standing on a fishing trawler with a slight frown.

Docked boats, idle tractors: The Iran war fuel crisis is hurting Australia

Dozens of fishing trawlers have been stranded as a result of Australia's worsening fuel shortages, which some have described as the worst they have ever seen.

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A yellow sign showing high fuel prices

ACCC monitors fuel price gouging as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains

Australia's consumer watchdog is watching fuel companies as prices surge past $2.50 a litre, driven by a Middle East war that has pushed global oil to nearly $US120 a barrel.

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A dairy fridge in a supermarket showing an empty shelf where Greek yoghurt goes.

Why this popular dairy product has been flying off the shelf

Greek yoghurt has been flying off the shelves as viral social media trends spruik its high-protein benefits.

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