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Forest industry returns to peace talks
5/17/2012 9:11:17 PM

The Forest Industries Association of Tasmania is returning to the forest peace deal negotiations.

Safe Food claims buffer 'win'
5/17/2012 2:26:11 PM

THE Western Australian Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) is outraged at statements from Safe Food Foundation director Scott Kinnear this week, which urged growers to reconsider planting genetically modified (GM) canola based on recent developments in the landmark WA property rights case between organic farmer Steve Marsh and his neighbours Mick and Zanthe Baxter.

Policy review for stronger land rights
5/17/2012 2:25:09 PM

THE NSW Farmers’ Association has welcomed the state government’s proposed action to strengthen farmers’ property rights in relation to mining practices on their lands.

Real-life swingers crime turned into opera
5/16/2012 7:50:48 PM

An opera inspired by Melbourne's "body in the boot" case has made its debut, despite being labelled "bizarre and disgusting" by Victoria's Crime Victims Support Association.

Court to settle Sikh religious dispute
5/16/2012 12:55:36 AM

A DISPUTE in the ranks of the WA Sikh Association over the future of its resident priest has gone to the Supreme Court.

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