Bush communications advocates begin online Canberra delegation
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications (RRRCC) has kicked off its virtual delegation. Every three years, the group of 21 like-minded volunteer and advocacy organisations converge on Canberra to promote and advocate for their Goals document, which promotes strategies for creating better connectivity for regional, rural and remote Australia. This year, the delegation is harnessing […]
Students and teachers encouraged to register for upcoming AgVenture Careers Expo
High school students are encouraged to log on and discover the many and varied jobs in agriculture with the NFF’s upcoming AgVenture Careers Expo webinar series. Beginning Monday 25 October, Years 10, 11 and 12 students and other young people are likely to be surprised to learn of the varied career journeys to be had […]
Young Australians get first-hand insight of jobs in agriculture with #AgVenture Careers Expo
High school students are encouraged to log on and find out more about the many and varied jobs in agriculture with the NFF’s AgVenture Careers Expo. The AgVenture Careers Expo is part of the celebrations for this year’s National Agriculture Day, Friday 19 November. Beginning on Monday 25 October, Years 10, 11 and 12 students […]
AgDay 2021 challenges Australians to choose an #AgVenture
On this year’s AgDay, Friday 19 November, the NFF is challenging Australians to consider the career opportunities in agriculture and to embark on an #AgVenture. “There is a job for everyone in agriculture – whether it’s riding the boundary fences of a Top End cattle station or breeding the next breakthrough wheat variety in an […]
Western Australian Premier & Agriculture Minister join farmers at Towards 2030 & Invest, Innovate, Inspire forums at Muresk Institute
Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan and Agriculture, Regional Development & Food Minister, Alannah MacTiernan were special guests at the WAFarmers and National Farmers’ Federation’s Towards 2030 forum in Northam today. The event brought together farming and regional leaders to take stock of progress towards the shared goal of reaching $100 billion in farmgate output by 2030 and […]
New service supports regional Aussies to solve phone & internet problems
*This is a joint media release from the NFF and Regional TechHub. From today, regional Australians can access free, independent advice on the best internet and mobile phone connection for their work, study and lifestyle needs. The Regional Tech Hub, which builds on the valuable services delivered by volunteer organisation Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR) was launched today […]
Independent review of the agvet chemicals regulatory system: future reform opportunities
The NFF strongly supports the independence and scientific rigour of our national regulator for agvet chemicals, and this must be maintained. However, we recognise the considerable opportunity for reform to improve efficiency, encourage innovation and investment and optimise access to agvet chemicals for Australian farmers. Download PDF File
Bush communications coalition welcomes new regional connectivity grants program, calls for communities to get involved
This week the Australian Government’s $53 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) competitive grants opened for applications, a milestone welcomed by the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC). The RCP grants will fund infrastructure to provide mobile or broadband services that provide both economic and social benefits and directly address the needs of a regional, […]
(RRRCC) Consultation on design options for Round 5A of the Mobile Black Spot Program
he RRRCC has strongly supported the MBSP since the Coalition was first formed, and we recognise the significant impact that MBSP investment has had in improving mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas. This makes a material difference to the lives of those who live and work in – and visit or travel through […]
(RRRCC) Consultation on design options for Round 5A of the Mobile Black Spot Program
The RRRCC has strongly supported the MBSP since the Coalition was first formed, and we recognise the significant impact that MBSP investment has had in improving mobile coverage in regional, rural and remote areas. This makes a material difference to the lives of those who live and work in – and visit or travel through […]