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Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

'Farmy army' to target Labor if sheep exports banned

Angry sheep farmers are campaigning in Canberra as the Senate prepares to vote on legislation to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

'Animal fitbit' chip offers answers in livestock health

Australian technology that uses microchips in animals to monitor their health could help stop livestock from dying in transit.

AAP · Feb 24, 2024

Australia to phase out live sheep export amid opposition from peak farmers body

Consultation begins on timeframe as National Farmers’ Federation says ‘wiping out an entire industry is not the answer’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023

Farmer says sheep 'left to suffer' after being shot by intruders on Bridgetown farm

A South West farmer voices his disgust after one of his sheep was shot, badly injured and left to suffer by intruders.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Alannah MacTiernan in fight to retain agriculture portfolio amid WA foot-and-mouth disease fears

WA's two biggest farming bodies say they have lost faith in the state's Agriculture Minister over comments she made about foot-and-mouth disease, but some farmers voice concerns the issue has become politicised.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022