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'Everyone is on edge' as migration policy confusion reigns

As One Nation MP David Farley calls for "flexibility" on migration policy in his electorate of Farrer, community leaders say skilled migrants who want to settle in the area should have long-term options.

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Grim signs the globe is about to run short of food

Just as the global economy was adjusting to higher fuel prices, a new inflationary wave is about to hit. This time, the shortages will involve food and the poorest nations will be the worst affected. 

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What does bird flu do to humans and does it have pandemic potential?

Can people get the bird flu from eggs and milk? Can you die if you become infected? Will this be the next pandemic? Here's what we know about bird flu in humans. 

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Sugarcane farmers question APVMA paraquat ban

Sugarcane farmers have two years to stop using controversial herbicide paraquat, despite the chemical regulator allowing its use on most boardacre crops. 

 

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Once Australia's northern capital, Newcastle Waters became a ghost town

A century ago, politicians in Canberra split the Northern Territory in two and made a remote town the capital of a brand-new jurisdiction called North Australia. A group of history buffs want to ensure this quirky piece of outback history is never forgotten.

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$20m avocado packing shed upgrade halves workforce with robots

Robots replace half the casual workforce and double the output capacity at one of Australia's largest avocado packing sheds.

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