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Knowing which sheep your woollen jumper came from possible with electronic identification (eID) tags

Want to know which sheep mob your woollen clothes came from? Thanks to these new electronic sheep ear tags, you might soon be able to.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2023

Transport industry to feel the pinch as heavy vehicle road user charge slated to rise

With roads in disrepair across the country, the federal government is raising the heavy vehicle road user charge to help pay for the damage. But transport operators warn the cost will eventually fall to consumers.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Gasfields Commission Queensland reviews coal seam gas-induced subsidence of farm land

Lawyers and farmers say the government's response to the subsidence of land near gas projects is like a "bandaid on a volcano" and they have no confidence in its ability to tackle the problem.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

Fruit and vegetable crops wiped out by unseasonal rainy, cold Queensland weather

You can expect fresh produce prices to rise even further at the supermarket with unseasonal rain wiping out more crops in Queensland. Here's which veggies have been affected.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

Most of Australia's sugar is grown in Queensland and this season is shaping up to be a sweet one

Tall cane crops line the roads, harvesters are in the paddocks and smoke is coming from the chimneys — yes, it's sugar crush time and this year hopes are high.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

Why is there a lettuce shortage? Australians warned prices won't come down any time soon

$10 for a lettuce, if you can get it. You’ve likely seen the price of fresh produce skyrocket in recent weeks. Here’s why.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

MacIntyre Wind Precinct's construction begins, soon to be Australia's largest wind farm

In Traprock country, west of Warwick, construction on the MacIntyre Wind Precinct has begun, soon to produce 1,026MW of energy to power up to 700,000 homes.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

Building crisis hits rural communities as good seasons drive increased demand

Farmers wanting to spend big on infrastructure as Queensland's rural communities bounce back from drought, floods and the pandemic are struggling to get builders or materials.

ABC News · May 1, 2022