Far North Queensland fruit producers facing a heartbreaking clean-up and long recovery from widespread flooding are pleading with Christmas shoppers to support them at the checkout. Key points: Growers around Cairns report major losses as tropical fruit season peaks for Christmas They are urging the PM to help them secure enough labour and funds to get back on their feet …
Driving along a rural road in north-west Victoria, Brett Hosking cannot help but notice the 10cm drop at the edge of the bitumen. Key points: The Victorian government says standard-gauge freight trains will need to continue taking a 130km detour Advocates say making rail more competitive is necessary to reduce transport emissions and wear and-tear on roads A proposed upgrade …