Jamieson Murphy

New data reveals roos are involved with 80 per cent of all animal collisions.

The ants are one of the worst invasive species to reach Australia's shores.

There were a handful of controversial motions voted down or withdrawn from the party's three-day federal conference.

Aussie farmers could lead the world in reducing agricultural greenhouse gases, while at the same time significantly improving their productivity, experts say.

The Murray-Darling Basin water market is vulnerable to manipulation the competition watchdog says, and has recommended setting up a new agency to oversee trading activity.

A plan to give farmers and regional communities the opportunity to invest in all nearby renewable energy projects has taken a significant step forward.

One of the nation's most senior public servants has admitted the system is under pressure

A Labor Senator suggested the fund has the markings of a politically-motivated "regional rort".

The meat processing industry is up to 4000 jobs short on any given day. The sector has blasted the government for its ham-fisted handling of skilled migrants visas.

The $50-million program focuses on rural generalist GPs - rather than medical specialists - as their training allows them to provide medical care in a wider range of circumstances.