Budget gives money for drought, climate relief and sheep, but farmers don’t want it
Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea is unlikely to be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.
Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government's grand vision for the future of Australia's regions.
Uni students waiting for more meaningful change in wake of proposed HECS changes
University students will have a small portion of their HECS loans struck off as a result of the Labor Government’s expression of intent to reverse nearly $3 billion in student debt