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1 month ago | 
society19.com | Bridget Herrmann
I have a unilateral hearing loss. You have a lot of learning to do. My hearing impairment has always been a part of my life. I have a physical disability. Often it is neither here nor there, simply a part of me. I wear a hearing aid and in everyday life I do not struggle; in fact I thrive. It is so irrelevant that friends simply forget about it, and sometimes, I do too. It has never made me lesser, and I have never really identified as disabled, despite that being the truth.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Abbey Halter |Bridget Herrmann
Biosecurity efforts are ramping up in the Gulf of Carpentaria as the invasive pest tilapia weaves its way through Queensland's northern waterways, dodging eradication and putting the aquaculture industry on edge. After Cyclone Jasper barrelled through Far North Queensland in late 2023, subsequent flooding caused the invasive species to spread further into northern rivers.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Bridget Herrmann |Abbey Halter |Freya Jetson
A seven-year decline in new general practitioners is ending with a near 20 per cent rise in the number of junior doctors training at the peak college for general practice. Half of the junior doctors must spend at least one year working outside a major metropolitan area. Rural medical professionals worry this is a temporary fix, not a permanent solution.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jessica Schremmer |Bridget Herrmann
Australian avocado farmers who have battled low prices and gluts in recent years are setting their sights on lucrative export markets. Despite the industry dealing with oversupply, some farmers are planting more trees as global demand for avocados continues to grow. Among them is Riverland avocado farmer Justin Loffler, who recently planted more than 600 new trees.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
refresh.news | Jessica Schremmer |Bridget Herrmann
While cheap avocado prices might be good news for consumers at the check-out, farmers are battling oversupply but have their sights set on new markets. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Bridget Herrmann |Ashleigh Bagshaw
Your morning cup of coffee could soon get even better, thanks to scientists who have cracked the code for the perfect arabica brew. It's taken 10 years for researchers to create a genetic map of the Coffee arabica plant, in the pursuit of better-quality coffee varieties. And while there's excitement in the industry over the revelation, growers and roasters still face an uphill battle to convince Australians to make the switch to a locally grown brew.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Abbey Halter |Bridget Herrmann
Australians are being urged to eat more wild-caught tiger prawns, as fishers move away from sending their produce overseas. It's been a slow start to the season in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Queensland; catches are down but fishers are also facing challenging international markets amid tough economic conditions. Austral Fisheries is one of the largest commercial fishing companies in Australia.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Bridget Herrmann |Jennifer Nichols
While some celebrated the record rain in Queensland this week it's caused massive losses in the state's strawberry industry during their peak of the season. The fruit has been downgraded to second grade and livestock feed. While this week, the strawberry industry has suffered these losses, there was actually an exciting announcement too. A new strawberry variety is now on offer named after a beloved Australian identity.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Bridget Herrmann |Warwick Long |David Claughton
Telstra and Optus have extended their 3G coverage until October 28. The move to shutdown 3G networks has been delayed due to concerns about public safety. Features: Susie Tegan, National Rural Health Alliance Graham Russell, Talius Channa Seneviratne, Telstra's executive for technology developmentMobile Phones, Information Technology Industry, Telecommunications Services IndustryIntro : ABC Listen, podcasts, radio, news, music and more.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Ashleigh Bagshaw |Bridget Herrmann
Purpose-built drones and DNA analysis are emerging tools that could help Queensland communities manage an invasive pest known as yellow crazy ants. Infestations of the ants have been found in areas including the Cairns, Townsville, the Whitsundays and Brisbane regions. There are calls for more state and federal government funding to help manage the pest. Boots laced, protective gear on and drones in the sky; these soldiers are ready for battle.
