Mediation resolves water blockade
A man from Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland who has been blocking access to his farm will allow workers back onto his property today to build a water pipeline. abc.net.au |
Farmers satisfied with NRAC meeting
A Warialda farmer says inspectors from the National Rural Advisory Council were receptive to an appeal for exceptional circumstances drought assistance. abc.net.au |
Basin guide burnt in Deniliquin
A report proposing big irrigation cuts has been burnt by angry residents locked out of a meeting in Deniliquin this morning. abc.net.au |
More rangers to tackle croc threat
The Northern Territory Government will employ two more rangers to help with crocodile management after attempts to engage a private company failed. abc.net.au |
Britain in big freeze with most snow since '93
Heavy snow was spreading across much of the United Kingdom on Sunday, with northeast England and eastern Scotland bearing the brunt of a wintry blast. msnbc.msn.com |