National Landcare Award winners congratulated

The outstanding commitment and hard work of Landcarers and Landcare groups from around Australia was celebrated at the 2010 National Landcare Awards in Canberra. Read the media release at http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/national_landcare_award_winners_congratulated.

WA Drought Pilot Bill passed by Parliament

A new era in drought support will go ahead with the passing of drought support legislation by the House of Representatives and the Senate. Read the media release at http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/wa_drought_pilot_bill_passed_by_parliament.

EC assistance granted for Bundarra farmers

Farmers in the Bundarra area of New South Wales can now access Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance until 2012 after the Australian Government accepted the independent advice of the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC). Read the media release http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/ec_assistance_granted_for_bundarra_farmers.

Government accepts independent advice on Eurobodalla - Part Shoalhaven EC application

The Australian Government has accepted advice from the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) on its assessment of a revised Exceptional Circumstances (EC) application for the Eurobodalla - Part Shoalhaven areas of NSW. Read the media release at http://www.maff.gov.au/media/media_releases/2010/june/government_accepts_independent_advice_on_eurobodalla_-_part_shoalhaven_ec_application.

The Wagga Wagga Regional Outlook conference, held on 30 June 2010 focused on the current commodity outlook and the recent financial performance of some key agricultural industries in New South Wales, highlighting the performance of broadacre cropping, sheep and beef farms.

Read the report on the ABARE website at http://www.abare.gov.au/publications_html/conference/conference_10/Wagga.pdf.

Review of wildlife bycatch management in Commonwealth fisheries

This review examins the key legislation, policy and management instruments relevant to wildlife bycatch in Commonwealth fisheries, their inter-relationships and their implementation. Read the review at http://adl.brs.gov.au/anrdl/metadata_files/pe_brs90000004202.xml.