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Posted inFeatured, Social, Something to Think About

Opinion: Cost doing business

20 hours ago20 January 2026

Mal Peters says he has seen some pretty tough times, but for some reason it seems harder today than he can recall.

Posted inRegulars, Tips and Tricks

Macca’s weeds: Getting inoculation right for bumper yields

3 days ago17 January 2026

Macca discusses the critical importance of Rhizobia bacteria and correct inoculation techniques for maximizing nitrogen uptake and yields in legume crops like Mungbeans.

Posted inRegulars, Something to Think About

Chaffey’s Corner – Confronting antisemitism

8 January 20268 January 2026

Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey calls for a Royal Commission into antisemitism following the Bondi tragedy, arguing new gun laws are a diversion. Despite the sombre start to 2026, he looks forward to the Parkes Elvis Festival.

Posted inRegulars, Tips and Tricks

Macca’s weeds: Paul Macca’s Twelve Days of Farming Creed

25 December 202523 December 2025

Whilst the festive season is upon us and my rainfall predicting is not going so well, I thought it may be a better idea to recite Paul Macca’s “Twelve Days of Farming” creed.

Posted inNational, Political, Something to Think About

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

23 December 20259 January 2026

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account 

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

22 December 20259 January 2026

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means

21 December 20259 January 2026

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.

Posted inEnvironmental, Regulars, Solutions

Macca’s weeds: How resistance travels on the wind

20 December 202517 December 2025

Recent research shows pollen from herbicide-resistant plants can travel kilometres on the wind or via bees to pollinate susceptible plants. Macca explains how resistance spreads and why Area Wide Management is vital.

Posted inSocial, Something to Think About

Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines

19 December 202516 January 2026

Rock art motifs identify spiritual links stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Simpson Desert. These findings confirm how Dreaming tracks connected First Nations people through shared rituals and meanings.

Posted inRegulars, Something to Think About

Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion

15 December 202513 December 2025

Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.

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