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Train level crossings can be a major hazard in regional areas.
MACHINERY

Heavy vehicle drivers urged to watch out for trains

The NVHR issued the reminder as part of Rail Safety Week last month.

05 September 2025

Victoria has passed controversial legislation that could see farmers fined for standing in the way of transmission line construction.
AGRIBUSINESS

Victoria passes controversial renewables laws

Farmers could be fined over $12,000 for refusing access to their properties.

05 September 2025

Effective grassroots engagement is essential for the renewables roll-out, according to former NFF CEO, Tony Mahar.
AGRIBUSINESS

Acceleration of renewables rollout hinges on regional community buy-in

Importance of social license and rural engagement cannot be understated

05 September 2025

Utes accounted for the top two places in national vehicle sales in August.
MACHINERY

Ranger ute tops August vehicle sales as Chinese-made cars make headway

Four Chinese brands made it into the top 10 vehicle sales in Australia in August.

05 September 2025

A survey has found 57 per cent of farmers consider climate change the biggest threat to agriculture.
WEATHER

Farmers deem climate change the greatest threat to Australian ag

A recent survey found 57 per cent of farmers considered climate change their top concern.

03 September 2025

ABARES has predicted the value of agricultural production will rise this financial year - driven by higher livestock prices.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag production value predicted to rise to $95bn

ABARES estimates the value of ag production will rise in 2025-26, thanks to higher livestock prices.

03 September 2025

MG has announced several key features of its upcoming MGU9 ute.
MACHINERY

MG adds to 4WD ute offerings in Australia

The MGU9 ute is powered by a 2.5L, turbo-diesel engine coupled to a ZF 8AT transmission.

02 September 2025

Lithium-ion battery fires continue to make headlines as the ignition source of an increasing number of house fires. Fortunately, our power tool batteries and chargers are generally safe, but it pays to take precautions to prevent a fire should one turn bad.
VIDEO

Video: What happens when a lithium-ion battery catches fire?

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, runs through essential items for electrical toolkits.

02 September 2025

Trump's tariffs deemed unlawful by a US federal appeals court.
AGRIBUSINESS

Trump's tariffs deemed "unlawful" - what now?

A US federal appeals courts has deemed Trump's reciprocal and trafficking tariffs unlawful.

01 September 2025

Excellent yields are expected from areas of northern New South Wales and Queensland, like this canola crop near Moree, NSW.
WEATHER

Patchy potentials emerge heading into spring

Soil moisture ranking: August, 2025.

01 September 2025

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

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Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.