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RabbitScan - a national-spot-a-rabbit campaign - 8 May 2009Elders is a proud partner sponsor of RabbitScan, a nation-wide challenge for community and schools to help scientists map where rabbits are located.
Fertiliser price fall for WA growers as Elders announces second urea shipment - 28 Apr 2009
The price of fertiliser available to Western Australian grain growers has decreased further with EldersÂ’ announcement of a second shipment of urea. With a second shipment in transit, Elders is now offering fertiliser at $599 per tonne, excluding GST.
Elders returns to the ASX listings - 29 Apr 2009
After an absence of more than 12 years, the iconic agricultural business name Elders will return to the ASX listings on Thursday, April 30.
Elders to trial fertiliser shipment - 13 Mar 2009
Elders today announced plans to import 50,000 tonnes of urea to Australia in a trial shipment.
Elders strengthens Australian sheep and cattle trade - 20 Feb 2009
The marketing and supply of Australian sheep and cattle to domestic and global customers is being taken to a new level by agribusiness Elders.
Fertiliser shipment set to dock in WA - 9 Apr 2009
Agribusiness EldersÂ’ first shipment of urea, bound for the Western Australian market, is expected to dock at Kwinana next week.
Services sector shows recovery - 3 Jul 2009
Rising confidence among consumers helped lift activity in the services sector to expand for the first time in 15 months, a survey says.
Green light for wind farm near Goulburn - 3 Jul 2009
The NSW government has given planning approval for a $250 million wind farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands.
Australian Bight Abalone fails - 2 Jul 2009
The Australian Bight Abalone Group has been placed into voluntary administration.
IMF to issue bonds for first time - 2 Jul 2009
The International Monetary Fund executive board has approved plans for the institution to issue its first bonds to battle the global financial crisis.
Water buy-up attracts 'big' response - 1 Jul 2009
More than 350 irrigators in the southern Murray-Darling Basin have offered up their water rights to the federal government.
'High' chance of extra-dry weather - 1 Jul 2009
Weather experts say the chance of an El Nino hitting this year has increased - which means extra-dry weather in the south and east of the country.
Bushfire warnings 'didn't reach website' - 1 Jul 2009
Vital fire warnings failed to reach the Country Fire Authority website on Black Saturday, the royal commission into the Victorian bushfires has heard.
Shoppers continue to spend handouts: ABS - 1 Jul 2009
Economists doubt consumers will be so enthusiastic to spend once the "fiscal candy" runs out and rising unemployment becomes more entrenched in the economy.
Homebuyers 'seek lodgers in tough times' - 1 Jul 2009
One in five homeowners would consider renting out a spare room to help pay the mortgage in increasingly difficult economic times, according to a new survey.
Strong interest in Qld asset sale: govt - 1 Jul 2009
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says strong interest has been expressed in the $15 billion worth of public assets the government wants to sell.
Six regions chosen for broadband rollout - 1 Jul 2009
Six regional centres have been chosen for the first round of the government's $250 million priority rollout of the National Broadband Network.
Building approvals fall 12.5%: ABS - 1 Jul 2009
Building approvals fell for the first time in four months in May as demand for flats and units slumped by nearly half, economists say.
EU scraps ban on wonky fruit and veges - 1 Jul 2009
Europe will end a two-decade ban on wonky fruit and vegetables by scrapping standards that keep misshapen mushrooms and curvy cucumbers out of supermarkets.
Greenpeace, Flannery at odds over ETS - 30 Jun 2009
Greenpeace has taken aim at leading climate scientist Tim Flannery, saying his backing of the government's planned emissions trading scheme is unhelpful.
NSW wind farm project a step closer - 30 Jun 2009
Australia's largest wind farm planned for far western NSW has inched a step closer to becoming a reality.
Federal govt ponders hospitals takeover - 30 Jun 2009
A federal takeover of the public hospital system is still on the cards if benchmarks are not met, federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says.
We can trust chains with website: govt - 30 Jun 2009
Big supermarket chains can be trusted to run a website comparing grocery prices, Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Emerson says.
Timbercorp companies to be wound up - 29 Jun 2009
Creditors of the troubled agricultural manager Timbercorp Ltd have voted to have 41 of the group's companies wound up.
Employers expect tests of new IR laws - 29 Jun 2009
Employers are bracing for challenges in the next six months as unions test the boundaries of new industrial laws coming into force on Wednesday.
Petrol prices to stabilise: economist - 29 Jun 2009
Petrol prices are likely to stabilise around current levels after hitting a fresh eight-month high last week, an economist says.
SA plans to reduce reliance on Murray - 29 Jun 2009
South Australia has unveiled a plan to harvest up to 60 gigalitres of stormwater a year by 2050 to cut Adelaide's reliance on the River Murray.
Tax cuts to boost workers' wallets - 29 Jun 2009
Many Australian workers will have a little more cash in their pockets from Wednesday as the government begins rolling out its promised tax cuts.
Murray river communities 'at risk' - 29 Jun 2009
Many Murray river communities in South Australia will be decimated unless the state gets a better water deal this year, irrigators say.
Robb heading overseas on climate mission - 29 Jun 2009
Opposition climate change spokesman Andrew Robb is heading overseas to gather information about plans for emissions trading in the United States and China.
Coles offloads 45 stores to FoodWorks - 29 Jun 2009
Coles owner Wesfarmers Ltd says it will hand over 45 of its supermarkets and eight Liqourland stores to independent grocery group FoodWorks for $35 million.
Turnbull takes big hit in new polls - 29 Jun 2009
Three new polls show the OzCar scandal has slashed support for Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull and the coalition.
Petrol price gougers to be named: Bligh - 28 Jun 2009
Service stations that jack up fuel prices excessively after Queensland's 8.3 cents a litre fuel subsidy ends will be named and shamed, Premier Anna Bligh says.
Trans fat alert on pies, donuts - 28 Jun 2009
Bakery goodies such as pies and iced donuts contain hazardous levels of trans fats, consumer group Choice has warned.
Silly games, smear won't distract us: PM - 28 Jun 2009
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has used a video message to describe his opponents as failed smear campaigners.
PM's grocery website promise 'reckless' - 28 Jun 2009
Labor's election promise to introduce a grocery price-monitoring website was reckless, the opposition says.
Power plants won't use recycled water - 26 Jun 2009
Billions of litres of drinking water will pour through Victoria's power stations indefinitely after the state government dumped plans to use recycled water.
MPs criticise banana import regime - 26 Jun 2009
Importing bananas from the Philippines has again been delayed, with a federal senate committee calling for more details about how disease risk will be managed.
Rural wind farms to be examined - 26 Jun 2009
The role of rural wind farms in reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be the subject of a NSW parliamentary inquiry.
Federal parliament passes Budget bills - 25 Jun 2009
Last month's federal budget has been passed by parliament.
New entity for Timbercorp projects - 25 Jun 2009
A new responsible entity has been found to manage some of the agricultural projects of Timbercorp Ltd, which was placed in administration in April.
Bill requires telcos to give asset info - 25 Jun 2009
Telecommunications companies will be required to provide the federal government with information about their assets if a bill before parliament is passed.
Passion strong in AACo, says ex-chairman - 25 Jun 2009
For a company that had no "lust or sex," beef producer Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (AACo) evokes fiery passion, says ousted chairman Brett Heading.
Aussie economy to shrink by 0.5%: IMF - 25 Jun 2009
The IMF expects the Australian economy to contract by just 0.5 per cent in 2009, having forecast a 1.4 per cent decline in its previous report back in April.
ABB, Viterra tie-up win FIRB approval - 25 Jun 2009
Grains handler ABB Grain Ltd says its proposed $1.6 billion tie-up with Canadian agribusiness Viterra Inc has won Foreign Investment Review Board approval.
Victory for Qld traditional land owners - 25 Jun 2009
A 14-year battle over ancient land and sea rights in far north Queensland has been won by the traditional owners of the land.
Greens broker horticulture export deal - 25 Jun 2009
The Greens have brokered a deal with Agriculture Minister Tony Burke over a deadlock involving horticulture export subsidy changes.
New national laws to protect borrowers - 25 Jun 2009
New national consumer credit laws, which include tougher penalties for dodgy lenders, are being introduced by the federal government.
SA seafood gracing French menus - 25 Jun 2009
South Australian seafood will be on the menu of more than 400 chefs in France following an agreement touted as historic by the state government.
Qld appoints integrity commissioner - 25 Jun 2009
Barrister and journalist Dr David Solomon has been appointed Queensland's third integrity commissioner.
US and EU accuse China of unfair trade - 25 Jun 2009
The United States and the European Union have filed separate unfair-trade cases against China, accusing it of favouring domestic industry.
Experts want snakebite first aid changed - 24 Jun 2009
Bandages in many Australian first aid kits recommended as a first response to snakebite can do little to halt the poison's spread, experts have warned.
Saudi dog found in California - 24 Jun 2009
A dog now in a California shelter may be really, really far from home. His microchip says the knee-high, light tan Saluki came from Saudi Arabia.
Global warming isn't real, says Fielding - 24 Jun 2009
Family First Senator Steve Fielding has made up his mind on global warming - there's not enough evidence that it's real.
Rudd demonstrates Spanish flair - 24 Jun 2009
Kevin Rudd's flair for languages isn't limited to Mandarin - he's spoken Spanish to welcome the King of Spain and his wife Queen Sofia to Australia.
Scheme to develop 'greener' car industry - 24 Jun 2009
A new scheme to help develop a smarter and greener car industry is being set up by the federal government.
MP calls for national bushfire policy - 24 Jun 2009
A national bushfire policy should be developed for Australia, says Liberal senator Chris Back.
Beef stock market roaring over the Net - 24 Jun 2009
Every stock market in the world may be weighed down by bears, but for Australia's Beef Stock Market the bulls are roaring.
NSW drought worsens ahead of El Nino - 24 Jun 2009
Southern NSW continues to be ravaged by drought with experts predicting conditions will get worse.
NZ shearers vie for honours in Scotland - 24 Jun 2009
New Zealand shearing champion John Kirkpatrick is expected to start favourite to win the Royal Highland championships in Edinburgh this weekend.
Swine flu man waited 'hours' for ICU bed - 24 Jun 2009
A man diagnosed with swine flu after he died had waited up to three hours for an intensive care hospital bed the day of his death, his parents say.
Australia pursues more S American trade - 24 Jun 2009
Australia is looking to boost trade with South American countries, several of which are weathering the global crisis better than US and Europe.
ACCI warns ETS will hurt small business - 23 Jun 2009
Australian small and medium businesses will suffer under the government's emissions trading scheme, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
Pack away the woollens this winter - 23 Jun 2009
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its national forecast for July to September, and winter days are tipped to be warmer than usual.
Rural areas to get new solar grant: Wong - 23 Jun 2009
Rural people who can no longer get a grant for solar and wind power will qualify for a new grant, federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says.
GM debate is over, farmers told - 23 Jun 2009
Australian-produced genetically modified (GM) crops will be on Australian supermarket shelves by 2015, the National Farmers' Federation has been told.
Consumers want greener food: expert - 23 Jun 2009
Shoppers are increasingly demanding cleaner, greener and ethically-grown food, an international researcher has told the National Farmers Federation congress.
Bordeaux wine fair bids to beat downturn - 23 Jun 2009
The world's largest wine fair in Bordeaux has leading exporters and producers saying prospects for the sector looked bright despite the global downturn.
NZ Milk changes name to Oceania - 23 Jun 2009
The New Zealand Milk Company has changed its name to Oceania Milk after lawyers acting for Fonterra threatened it with legal action.
Turnbull seeks Rudd 'mutual apologies' - 23 Jun 2009
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has conceded for the first time that accusations Kevin Rudd was involved in the OzCar affair cannot be sustained.
Feeding world is major challenge: expert - 22 Jun 2009
Feeding the world is a greater challenge than climate change or the economic crisis, the National Farmers' Federation congress has heard.
Burke touts new wine deal with Europe - 22 Jun 2009
After 14 years of negotiations, Australia and Europe have agreed on an updated deal on marketing wine.
Govt axes another renewable energy grant - 22 Jun 2009
Another grant for renewable energy has been axed - this one for people in remote areas who aren't connected to the electricity grid.
National interest linked to farming: NFF - 22 Jun 2009
Challenges confronting the agricultural sector are the most important issues facing the nation, National Farmers' Federation president David Crombie says.
GrainCorp warns shareholders of scam - 22 Jun 2009
Grains handler and marketer GrainCorp Ltd has warned shareholders not to provide any of their details to a person claiming to be conducting market research.
Swine flu 'may kill' more Aborigines - 22 Jun 2009
More Aboriginal people with chronic health problems could die if they contract swine flu, the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia says.
Petrol prices still rising - 22 Jun 2009
The price of petrol nationally has hit an eight-month high of $1.24 a litre on the back of higher oil prices.
Aussie economy could contract: report - 22 Jun 2009
The Australian economy is expected to contract over calendar 2009 amid falling demand for exports and weak business investment, a report says.
Aussie exports 'more than just beer' - 22 Jun 2009
Australian agriculture has a bright future if it expands its beer and vegemite image, an international expert says.
Senate to debate climate change bills - 22 Jun 2009
The Senate is facing a long week as the government tries to have its planned emissions trading scheme approved by parliament.
Govt to attempt alcopops tax hike again - 22 Jun 2009
The Rudd government will have a second shot on Monday at making permanent a tax hike on alcopops.
Queensland set to be solar powerhouse - 21 Jun 2009
The Queensland government is examining the feasibility of a large scale solar power plant that could power 300,000 homes as part of its renewable energy plan.
NSW lifts water restrictions - 21 Jun 2009
Sydneysiders can again use sprinklers and watering systems, with rising dam levels prompting the NSW government to lift tough water restrictions.
Pledge to help struggling homebuyers - 21 Jun 2009
Retail banks, building societies and credit unions have signed up to a set of "principles" that assist borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Farmers' congress looks to future - 21 Jun 2009
Climate change, the looming global food shortage and water are high on the agenda of the National Farmers' Federation's first National Congress in Brisbane.
Intervention anniversary sparks protests - 20 Jun 2009
Protesters rallied around the country to voice opposition to the Northern Territory intervention on its second anniversary.
Investor Centre email error - 18 May 2009
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Positive outlook for Elders Rural Services - 16 Feb 2009
Buoyed by the continuing demand for Australian agricultural commodities, Elders Rural Services has entered the second half of the current financial year with a positive outlook.
Secure marketing available to growers - 5 Nov 2008
AustraliaÂ’s new grain marketing environment has given growers the opportunity to seize control of their marketing efforts according to one of the countryÂ’s leading grain marketers.
Elders announces review of support services to improve network performance - 4 Nov 2008
Elders Rural Services today announced a review of its head office and business support centre services to identify avenues for improving the cost effectiveness of its branch network operations. The review is the second stage of the business transformation program that Elders committed to in June this year.
Growers seek security and certainty in volatile grain market - 8 Oct 2008
Ongoing volatility in international grain markets and deregulation of AustraliaÂ’s bulk wheat export system had created challenges but also new opportunities for growers to maximise profitability according to an Australian grain marketing business today.
New appointment re-affirms Elders’ commitment to the Gippsland region - 17 Sep 2008
Leading Australian agribusiness Elders has re-affirmed its commitment to primary producers and their communities in the Gippsland region with the appointment of Rob Massina as Regional Sales Manager.
New appointment re-affirms Elders’ commitment to north-east Victoria - 17 Sep 2008
Leading Australian agribusiness Elders has re-affirmed its commitment to primary producers and their communities in north-eastern Victoria with the appointment of Ron Creek as Regional Sales Manager.
Wheat producers the winners as Elders Toepfer Grain gains export accreditation - 4 Sep 2008
Elders Toepfer Grain reports it has had a "very enthusiastic" response from international grain buyers to news of the joint ventureÂ’s selection in the first group of accredited bulk exporters under the Australian GovernmentÂ’s reformed bulk wheat export marketing system.
Elders well placed to support agricultural - 15 Aug 2008
Elders Supports Carbon Pool Initiative - 13 Dec 2007
Agribusiness Elders has announced its support for a national carbon pool program that has been set up to help combat climate change.
Elders and Optus to build rural and regional broadband network - 18 Jun 2007
The Optus and Elders joint venture, OPEL Networks Pty Ltd (OPEL), has secured $958 million in funding from the Australian Government.
Click go the shears as Elders staff lose their locks - 22 Feb 2007
Elders WA making runs for the McGrath Foundation - 22 Feb 2007
Launch of new partnership to assist Victoria’s farming sector - 15 Feb 2007
Glenn McGrath welcomes launch of new ... - 15 Feb 2007
Elders staff and clients raise funds for employment of breast cancer care nurses - 1 Feb 2007
Unexpected bonus for Sth Aust Canola grower - 16 Jun 2006
Victorian Canola grower yields unexpected bonus - 16 Jun 2006
Elders launches new free web-based weather service - 27 Oct 2005
A new, highly sophisticated, free internet-based weather service has been launched in Australia.
Elders announces expansion of SA rural products and services provision - 28 Jun 2005
Elders Ltd has just announced the integration into its business of the successful privately-owned DiManno Growers Supplies business.
Webster Limited Massive End of Financial Year Clearance - 21 Jun 2005
Sale Date: Jun 29 2005, Summary: 500 lots, Location of Sale: Quecus Park, Carrick (Agfest Site) Tasmania.
Futuris Interim Result - 10 Feb 2005
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Elders Donates $100,000 to tsunami victims - 2 Feb 2005
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