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More Rudd Government grants to boost wheat export trade |
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
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The Rudd Government has reminded wheat growers they have until the end of June to apply for a new round of grants to help them capitalise on new export opportunities.
The second round of funding is part of a $9.37 million package to help growers and exporters take advantage of the Government’s recent economic reforms of the bulk wheat export marketing system.
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Changes to Agricultural Rates setting ensures a fairer system |
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said today new changes to the Rural Lands Protection Act introduced in State Parliament will help ensure a fairer system is in place for the State’s primary producers.
Mr Macdonald said key changes within the former Rural Lands Protection Boards, now known as Livestock Health and Pest Authorities, included increased Ministerial decision making powers over rates – for the first time since the system was introduced more than 100 years ago – in response to public demand.
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Flood recovery centres open to help Nthn NSW residents |
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Thursday, 28 May 2009 |
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Four State Government Disaster Recovery Centres are open from today (Thursday) to help residents in flooded communities along the Northern NSW coast, Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan said.
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Flood recovery grants for small business, farmers |
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Monday, 25 May 2009 |
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NSW Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan today said small businesses and primary producers could apply for grants of up to $15,000 to help them recover from the impact of the devastating Northern NSW floods.
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New projects help farmers adapt to climate change |
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Monday, 01 June 2009 |
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The Rudd Government has announced another major research investment to help our agricultural industries adapt to climate change, including the grain, grape, dairy, aquaculture and beef industries.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke has announced a total of $37.6 million for ten projects, under the Climate Change Research Program.
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PM announces extra assistance for flood recovery |
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Monday, 25 May 2009 |
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Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin has welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s announcement of additional Commonwealth assistance to help flood-affected residents in Northern New South Wales. In a statement to Federal Parliament on the floods, Mr Rudd acknowledged the untiring efforts of all emergency services workers who had volunteered to help the region and South East Queensland.
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NSW Government declares North Coast floods a natural disaster |
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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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Premier Nathan Rees has declared a natural disaster following major wind damage and extensive flooding on the State’s North Coast.
The natural disaster declaration will cover Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley local government areas.
The regions have borne the brunt of the torrential rain – up to 405mm over the past 72 hours -and winds gusting up to 130km/h.
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Rudd Government investing in rural and regional Australia |
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Wednesday, 13 May 2009 |
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Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - The Hon. Tony Burke MP and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government - The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP said the Rudd Government will invest a record $24 billion in rural and regional Australia, to build stronger communities, deliver better infrastructure, and protect regional and rural communities from the worst of the global recession.
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