Brooke Tindall

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jennifer Nichols |Brooke Tindall |Maddelin McCosker

Farmers denied disaster relief due to their off-farm income could now be eligible for recovery grants due to changes to Queensland's definition of primary production. In the past, disaster recovery grants, loans and freight subsidies were only available to producers who earned most of their income from the farm, or would in future. It meant farmers who also earned income off-farm, including from agriculture services like contract harvesting, mustering and milking, were not eligible.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Abbey Halter |Brooke Tindall

Buffel grass has been nominated to be declared a weed of national significance. Environmental groups argue it is detrimental to native land, but graziers say it is crucial for the cattle industry. A decision is expected to be made towards the end of this year. Whether you know it or not, there's a pretty good chance you've seen buffel grass if you live on the Australian mainland.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Brooke Tindall |Georgia Loney

According to his mum, 12-year-old Dustin Neilsen is "just a normal bush kid" who likes to be outside with his pet dogs, build with Lego and play his electric guitar. This year he should have started year 7 at boarding school, but his family has had difficulty finding one that will accommodate his needs. Dustin has autism and despite trying to coordinate a plan with schools and therapists, his parents have been turned down by two schools and told by another to wait 12 months.