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Berry and citrus farms most at risk, slavery report reveals

Supermarkets release first modern slavery statements.

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27th Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Our big supermarkets have released their first statements under new modern slavery laws.

Berry industry should ‘weed out’ rogue farmers

This letter writer says industry body should ‘weed out’ rogue farmers.

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27th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

This letter writer says the issue is topical and that Berries Australia should weed out rogue farmers.

LETTER: Take a hit and break the tie

This letter writer says there’s an obvious solution to the tie vote.

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29th Aug. 2020 4:08 AM

FOUR FOUR: The retirement of Cr Jan Strom has created a difficult situation for Council with the potential for a tied vote.

Water blitz reveals more oversized dams and illegal bores

As the third phase of a water compliance blitz wraps up in the Coffs/Clarence this month, the same problems are being...

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18th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

NRAR officers use the latest technology to select properties for inspection and collect evidence during inspections. This image shows an officer casting a depth sounder which assists determine the maximum depth of the dam.

Berry group preps for influx of seasonal workers

There are concerns an influx of seasonal workers on berry farms could pose a Covid risk.

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03rd June 2020 4:06 PM

Blueberry pickers at a farm in Middle Boambee.