Health

Federal Budget: Fears rural health challenges remain forgotten

NRHA has raised concerns rural regions will not receive an equitable share of health funding.

28 March 2025

WAMMCO is set to face court in February after being charged over the death of a worker in 2022.

WAMMCO prosecuted over worker death

WAMMCO is facing a fine of up to $3.5 million after being charged over the death of a worker.

12 December 2024

While there are many health hazards in farming, diseases linked to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity, smoking and drinking alcohol, are still among the leading causes of death in regional and remote areas.

What's lurking in your lunchbox?

Kondinin Group's Jenna Santos investigates top risks associated with the most common diseases.

21 October 2024

Research by the University of Canberra indicates farmers experience good levels of wellbeing overall. Credit: Naomi Joy L, Shutterstock.

Is farmer wellbeing declining?

Data collected over a decade challenges the belief that farmer wellbeing is declining.

16 August 2024

NRHA welcomed additional funding for RFDS in the Federal Budget, but was disappointed by the lack of rural health funding overall. Credit: myphotobank.com.au, Shutterstock.

Federal Budget fails rural health

The NRHA said the Federal Budget failed to address a $6.55 billion shortfall in rural healthcare.

17 May 2024

Studies show rural Australians are at higher risk of loneliness than their city counterpart, which can negatively impact physical and mental health. Credit_Shutterstock_Scharfsinn.

Loneliness: A growing epidemic in rural Australia.

Rural Australians are at high risk of loneliness, which has negative health implications.

25 March 2024

Report shows rural health spending deficit of $6.5 billion

Report reveals rural Australians are unable to access equitable care.

23 June 2023

Feedback sought on mental health resource for farmers

NSW farmers sought to review farmer suicide prevention resource.

23 June 2023

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

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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