Chapter 2 — Straight Faced: One person’s journey through the Australian political sausage factoryAuthor’s note: Here’s Chapter 2. You can find Chapter 1 here, and a bit of background on what I’m trying to do here. Also this is appearing on Patreon (no charges or paid subscriptions) so if you so wish please subscribe. In which we learn about… Sep 22 24September 22, 2024Article at Medium
Chapter 1 — Straight Faced: One person’s journey through the Australian political sausage factoryAuthor note: This is, the first chapter in this little story. If you saw my post last week you’ll see where I gave some background to the serial which takes a hopefully satirical look at Australian federal politics. If you didn’t you can find it… Sep 15 24September 15, 2024Article at Medium
Straight Faced: One person’s journey through the Australian political sausage factoryPolitics is not a game for the faint hearted I hate saying it, but within the walls of Parliament House in Canberra, or APH to those who work there, lurk some horrible people, and in this serialised novel Straight Faced, were going to meet them. You… Sep 14 24September 14, 2024Article at Medium
What will the podcast of the future look like?It may seem like a different time but cast your mind back to the big news event of 2020. 2021 too to be honest. I am, of course, referring to COVID-19. Remember it? “Ahh”, I hear you say. “That”. For many of us it’s something we’ve tried to forget,… Nov 05 23November 05, 2023Article at Medium
Campbell Cooney on LinkedIn: #recruitment #hr #jobsearch #hrrubbishJust a quick note, or suggestion, to companies and organisations who are recruiting new staff. Not job agencies or recruitment services, just companies… Oct 03 23October 03, 2023Post at ABC Online
Campbell Cooney on LinkedIn: Farmers call out misinformation on Basin Bill - National Farmers'…I'v got to say this is one of the strongest worded statements I've seen from the National Farmers' Federation #NFF and obviously a clear reflection on just… Oct 03 23October 03, 2023Post at ABC Online
The Vic Country Hour on the road - Murrayville has its say.On Tuesday July 25 the Victorian Country Hour roadshow rolled into Murrayville in the Mallee. Campbell Cooney got out into the streets to find out what the locals have on their mind... Feb 22 20February 22, 2020Article at ABC Online
Getting back in the freelance saddle -My early lessons to hopefully make it payGetting back in the freelance saddle -My early lessons to hopefully make it pay For much of 2019 the scene in the photo above, watching a pen full of cattle being sold, was a big part of my life. I was a national beef writer with one of Australia’s… Jan 15 20January 15, 2020Article at Medium
Water from air technology in over 50 drought affected towns and schoolsThe hydro panel technology which extracts drinking water from the atmosphere has been rolled out to two more schools in drought affected communities, with the company behind it getting increased interest from across Australia.. Zero Mass Water is… Dec 30 19December 30, 2019Article at Farm Online
Progress made on red meat MoU recommendations: RMACThe Red Meat Advisory Council believes it's closer to finalising its 2030 memorandum of understanding, despite continuing member concerns with some of the recommended changes. RMAC released the discussion paper on its new MOU in July with… Dec 11 19December 11, 2019Article at Farm Online
Phalaris grass set to get DNA boostAngus heifers on improved phalaris grass pasture at Corryong in northern Victoria. Australia's red meat producers are set to benefit from a genomic research project on phalaris grass that's identified the genes which can improve traits like yield,… Dec 02 19December 02, 2019Article at Farm Online
Red meat MOU discussions underwayAustralia's Red Meat Advisory Council is preparing to update the government on progress on the review of the industry's memorandum of understanding. In July RMAC released the white paper on the MOU, giving three main recommendations. They were to… Nov 28 19November 28, 2019Article at Farm Online
Trust the key to urban embrace of red meatHow do you get the red meat message across in urban Australia? Pick your fights and try and find common ground. That's the message from a panel discussion at Red Meat 2019 looking at how the red meat industry can connect with young urban… Nov 25 19November 25, 2019Article at Farm Online
Industry image the red meat issueHoward Parry-Husbands from Pollinate speaking at Red Meat 2019. Australia's farmers have been told it's up to them, and their leaders to drive changes in how they're perceived as custodians of the environment. During Red Meat 2019 the latest results… Nov 21 19November 21, 2019Article at Farm Online
Digital livestock project showing good resultsDavid Lee, Windy Station, Quirindi NSW. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher Livestock producers have been told that a trial of digital technology for livestock management is showing some cost saving positives. Meat & Livestock Australia's Digital Livestock 4.0… Nov 20 19November 20, 2019Article at Farm Online
Cattle Council holds AGM and sets future prioritiesThe Cattle Council of Australia has formalised the appointment of its latest board members at its annual general meeting in Tamworth. President Tony Hegarty said there are new representatives for many of the state based representative groups,… Nov 20 19November 20, 2019Article at Farm Online
Asian markets the future powerhouse: RobbFormer trade minister Andrew Robb AO has told delegates at Red Meat that Asia and, in particular China, is where Australia must focus for future red meat export opportunities. Mr Robb was trade minister between 2013 and 2016 having been elected to… Nov 20 19November 20, 2019Article at Farm Online
Red Meat 2019 kicks off in TamworthRed Meat 2019 has got underway in Tamworth. Hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia the three day events showcases the latest research and innovation happening in the red meat industry, as well as social events and tours. MLA will also hold its AGM on… Nov 18 19November 18, 2019Article at Farm Online
Better genetic planning for beef producers vital: TrompfDr Jason Trompf (centre) walks the forum attendees through some bull selection tips. A group of South Australian beef cattle producers have been told they should think harder and smarter about the way they breed cows and buy bulls, and if necessary… Nov 18 19November 18, 2019Article at Farm Online
Smallgoods prices pushed high by Chinese demandCarmine Ventura from South Food Group with a fridge full of cold goods. Australian consumers can expect to keep paying more for pork based products as China continues to look overseas to meet the food needs of its population because of the African… Nov 14 19November 14, 2019Article at Farm Online
