Global glut hits grain handler as farmers hold back A leading Australian agribusiness has made a relatively small net profit in the first-half of its financial year, down 92 per cent from a year ago. AAP · May 14
Global grain glut pushes growers toward self-storage A global oversupply of grain continues to weigh on the earnings of one of Australia's biggest handlers, as growers opt to keep their product on-farm. AAP · Feb 2
Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry A sustainable aviation fuel refinery could supply millions of litres of carbon-cutting jet fuel following an investment and government grant. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms. AAP · Jul 30, 2024
Graincorp half-year profit falls 75pc to $50 million Graincrop has had a "resilient" six months given falling grain prices and poor growing conditions in the northern half of eastern Australia. AAP · May 16, 2024
Virgin says Australian airlines should reduce emissions by buying greener fuel for overseas carriers Virgin Australia says buying sustainable aviation fuel to reduce foreign airlines’ carbon emissions more effective than being forced to import SAF The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
Rail giant Aurizon to increase fees to transport non-coal commodities in central Queensland Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on a stretch of central Queensland rail line which could soon be too expensive to use. ABC News · Jan 8, 2023
GrainCorp posts record 2022 profit but floods devastate NSW crop A major grain handler has raked in an 100 per cent jump in revenue but fortunes are far more bleak for New South Wales farmers trying to salvage crops from flood disaster. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
Carrington fire a reminder Port of Newcastle carries the dangers of industry Grain fire: Newcastle's working port Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2022
Carrington grain fire: why burning concerns have outlasted the flames GrainCorp assesses damage from Saturday night fire Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2022
GrainCorp terminal turns purple to show support for LGBTQI workers The Carrington grain terminal was once a sea of orange high-vis, but splashes of other colours are appearing at the Newcastle site. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
From Reserve Bank encouraging wage increases to keeping a lid on a feared inflationary spiral Rising inflation will test the industrial relations system Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2022
Newcastle grain terminal accused of preparing 'strike breaking' workforce 'Strike-breakers' prepared as grain terminal workers seek inflation pay rise Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2022
Wet weather has been great for GrainCorp ASX listed grain handler GrainCorp is handing shareholders a special dividend and launching an ag-tech venture capital fund after a record half-year profit. AAP · May 11, 2022