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Jamieson Murphy

National Rural Affairs reporter

National Rural Affairs reporter, focusing on rural politics and issues. Say g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@northerndailyleader.com.au

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The right to high-speed internet now enshrined in law

The right to high-speed internet now enshrined in law

The right to high-speed internet, regardless of where someone lives, has now been enshrined in Australian law.

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First farm biodiversity certification report due soon

First farm biodiversity certification report due soon

The report is the first step in a certification scheme that would reward farmers for looking after their environment.

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First wave of billion dollar drought resilience funding released

First wave of billion dollar drought resilience funding released

The federal government has begun rolling out its first wave of funding from the $4-billion Future Drought Fund.

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Shenhua applies for mining licence and avoids cancellation clause

Shenhua applies for mining licence and avoids cancellation clause

The Chinese mining giant has avoided triggering a cancellation clause for its project on the Liverpool Plains.

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Half of regional Aussies have COVID-19 related money concerns

Half of regional Aussies have COVID-19 related money concerns

Half of regional Australians are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their financial wellbeing.

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Drought relief for farm households extended until end of the year

Drought relief for farm households extended until end of the year

Farming households can apply for up to $3000 in drought relief until December 31.

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How these regions bucked the myth of rural population decline

How these regions bucked the myth of rural population decline

Despite the myth of rural population decline, a new study has revealed many small regional areas have unlocked the secret to attracting more residents.

Education relocation costs covered for rural and remote students

Education relocation costs covered for rural and remote students

The government has released a multi-million-dollar funding package, aimed at closing the rural and remote education gap.

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Agriculture university degree fees reduced by 62 per cent

Agriculture university degree fees reduced by 62 per cent

The cost of agriculture-related courses will be more than halved next year.

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Temporary changes to Aus Post or permanent service cuts?

Temporary changes to Aus Post or permanent service cuts?

Have you noticed more issues with Australia Post than usual?

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Organic Lake Nash herd bound for Terrick

Organic Lake Nash herd bound for Terrick

Terrick Terrick Station at Blackall is the new home for 8000 Georgina Gold and Ultrablack females and 5500 organically certified calves from Lake Nash on the Barkly Tablelands.

Spring Grove sold at auction

Spring Grove sold at auction

The Crowther family's 2496 hectare Surat property Spring Grove has sold at auction.

Police pub operation 'not a sting'

Police pub operation 'not a sting'

Queensland Police have rejected any suggestion that their weekend blitz of south west Queensland hotels to check COVID compliance was a sting.