Gippsland Critical Minerals has opened its draft Environmental Effects Statement for the Fingerboards mineral sands project near Bairnsdale, Victoria, to public comment and is hosting Ask the Expert sessions. According to Australian Rural & Regional News, the consultation follows continued scrutiny from the community action group Mine Free Glenaladale, which has raised concerns over the project's in-pit tailings management.
The Albanese Government's $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package aims to protect Australians from global fuel shocks and accelerate the transition to sovereign low-carbon fuels through two new consultation papers, Australian Rural & Regional News reports. The initiative also forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Australia's energy infrastructure.
The Dajarra Water Security project is now complete, delivering safe and reliable water to Cloncurry through upgraded infrastructure funded jointly by the Albanese Government, Crisafulli Government, and Cloncurry Shire Council at a cost of $1.937 million, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
South Australian sheepdog handlers and their dogs from the Yorke Peninsula will compete at the Supreme Australian Working Sheepdog Championships in Queensland this weekend, Australian Rural & Regional News reports. Competitors include Anthony Ireland, Ben Simmonds, and Stefan Cross.
Australia could potentially double its domestic canola processing capacity, but expansion success will depend on finding profitable markets for canola meal as a livestock feed ingredient, according to a Rabobank report covered by Australian Rural & Regional News.
Seedbed Conditioner machines enable farmers to continuously crop while increasing soil organic matter, biology, and grain yields by lifting and opening soil without destroying crop roots and soil organisms, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
Maryborough artist Robert Liston is opening a new exhibition of robot characters and fish sculptures made from recycled materials at Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough on Saturday 22 August 2026, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
A statement marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, describing a Viet Cong mortar attack on Australian forces at Nui Dat base and the subsequent Australian counter-battery response that resulted in 24 Australian wounded, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
The Albanese Government's proposed News Bargaining Incentive is described as an important moment for the future of public interest journalism, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
A column in Australian Rural & Regional News discusses the downsides of constant technological expansion and the unfulfilled promise that computers would simplify human life.
Lynda Dean OAM passed away on Sunday afternoon surrounded by family, The Echo reports.
Latest editions of regional publications are now available: Yorke Peninsula Country Times (18 August), Wilcannia News (18 August), The Naracoorte News (19 August), Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times (19 August), and The Riverine Grazier (19 August).