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Courageous woman's journey from back injury to shearing shed glory
By Emily Middleton
Nikki Guttler may be the first woman in the world to win two open shearing titles at one show. But just a few months ago, she could barely walk.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-09-19/nicki-guttler-shearer-recovery-win/107151670
#AgriculturalWorkers #AgriculturalShows #Women #WoolGrowing #EmilyMiddleton
The Italian dog breed helping farmers protect their livestock
By Emily Middleton
Pest animals cost Australia's farmers about $1 billion a year, but maremma guardian dogs could play a vital role in protecting vulnerable livestock.
#AgriculturalPestControl #SheepFarming #Dogs #EmilyMiddleton
Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms
By Emily Middleton
A migration slowdown on skilled workers and backpackers has farmers concerned their workers' visas won't be approved in time for the upcoming harvest season.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/working-holiday-visa-pause-leaves-farmers-short/107110194
#AgriculturalWorkers #FederalGovernment #Backpacking #EmilyMiddleton
Police pursuit of emu just part of 'life of a country cop'
By Emily Middleton and Alex James
A video of a flightless bird being chased by a police officer down a road on the NSW Central Tablelands goes viral, with the local chief inspector saying it's all part of "the life of a country cop".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/runaway-emu-police-pursuit-orange-nsw/107105798
This 50yo woman pulls a 10-tonne truck and lifts 24,000kg in an hour
By Emily Middleton
Sherrie Williams is a woman making her mark in the sport known as "strongman".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/regional-strong-woman-sherrie-williams/107056896
They put food on our tables, but 9 out of 10 farmers feel undervalued
By Lauren Bohane and Emily Middleton
A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one in three feel their mental health has deteriorated over the last year.
#MentalHealth #Farmers #Agriculture #LivestockFarming #DairyFarming #MentalWellbeing #LaurenBohane #EmilyMiddleton
Wellbeing report finds nine out of 10 farmers feel undervalued
By Lauren Bohane and Emily Middleton
A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one on three felt their mental health had deteriorated over the last year.
#MentalHealth #Farmers #Agriculture #LivestockFarming #DairyFarming #MentalWellbeing #LaurenBohane #EmilyMiddleton
Closed highway gets $100m overtaking lane after community push
By Hamish Cole and Emily Middleton
The Commonwealth has announced $100 million in funding for the repair of the Great Western Highway, matching the NSW government's commitment. The money will go towards the construction of an additional lane.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/federal-government-great-western-highway-funding/107052766
Anger in the bush as NSW gun buyback scheme labelled 'like stealing'
By Emily Middleton, Lucy Thackray, and David Claughton
Farmers, sporting shooters and gun sellers are all reacting angrily to the NSW government's buyback scheme, with some saying the compensation being offered is "like stealing".
#GunControl #RegionalCommunities #CrimePrevention #EmilyMiddleton #LucyThackray #DavidClaughton
Foragers concerned as ID apps misidentify toxic mushrooms
By Emily Middleton
Foraging for mushrooms might be romantic, but experts warn assumed knowledge could be deadly.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/mushroom-foragers-warn-about-unreliable-id-apps/106994906