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Emerson recommends mandatory code with hefty fines

The federal government’s interim independent report into the food and grocery code has recommended sweeping changes including significant fines of as much as $10 million.

Lump-sum stamp duty phase out

An annual tax on commercial and industrial properties will replace upfront stamp duty. But farmers hosting wind-farms will be excluded.

Chinese ownership of Aussie farmland declining

Despite an almost $5 billion wave of investment in the last 20 years, Chinese investors have significantly reduced their Aussie landholdings.

Exports surge as more Aussie steaks hit plates

The boom in demand for Australian beef comes as a variety of factors draw more buyers to the fore. See them here.

Country footy freebie on offer

Yarram is trying something different in a bid to get more people at its first home match of the footy season. See what’s happening.