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Bega to shut peanut processing plants in major blow to regional jobs

More than 130 jobs will be lost as closures hit a century-old industry.

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Bega’s iconic peanut butter brand may now rely more heavily on imported peanuts after local processing shuts down two sites in rural QUeensland.

Frozen semen and embryos found amid hot cattle caper

The financial return is estimated at $200,000.

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A cattleman and a veterinarian face charges after police recovered a herd of livestock. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

No signal? No worries — Telstra and SpaceX bring satellite texts to the outback

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Telstra’s mobile black spots have left stranded drivers with no way to call for help. Satellite texting could be a lifeline where coverage still doesn’t reach.

Trump’s bizarre attack on Aussie beef amid trade war

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Donald Trump shared claims on social media that the US can’t sell a single hamburger in Australia due to barriers, as it imposes tariffs on the beef industry.

Rain eases but flooding persists in Queensland

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An aerial view of flooding in the small township of Thargomindah in Queensland.

Flooding worsens in Queensland, evacuations underway

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Communities could be cut off for weeks amid fears widespread rain will trigger further flooding.