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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

Latest Stories

Trust in rural industries high but bad behaviour erode faith

Trust in rural industries high but bad behaviour erode faith

Almost half say that if they hear about a rural industry acting irresponsibly, it negatively affects their opinion of all rural industries.

Test 2 weeks, 6 days

Australia Post changes have led to mail being 'withheld'

Australia Post changes have led to mail being 'withheld'

Have you noticed your mail taking longer than usual?

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$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

The plan could raise economic output by about $5.7 billion, reduce welfare costs by $620 million and generate 53,000 jobs over the next four years.

Test 3 weeks, 6 days

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

"With a population of over 260 million and a growing middle-class, Indonesia presents huge opportunities."

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

Part four of a special report: why some are 'rusted off'

Test 4 weeks, 1 day

Can the Nationals stay relevant in a crowded political landscape?

Can the Nationals stay relevant in a crowded political landscape?

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 3 of this special report, we look at if the Nationals can maintain their relevance in a crowded rural political landscape.

The Nationals suffer identity crisis on 100th anniversary

The Nationals suffer identity crisis on 100th anniversary

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 2 of this special report, we look at the how the modern Nats differ from their Country Party ancestors.

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.

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.

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.

Goat busters at Charleville

Goat busters at Charleville

Charleville's John and Bronwyn Hodgen expect to come out of the last seven or so years of drought more financially viable than when they went into it, all thanks to goats.

Success runs in the family

Success runs in the family

Geoff Maynard, Mt Eugene, Jambin, modestly credits his carcase competition success to "a fair bit of luck".

Farmers’ firearms frustration growing

Farmers’ firearms frustration growing

More and more police resources seem to be dedicated to scrutinising legitimate firearm users rather than cracking down on criminals.