The WA Farmers Federation says a case, in which man was jailed after clearing native vegetation from his south coast property, highlights the need to overhaul land clearing laws.

Police are investigating allegations of extortion over a sea lion found dead near a damaged abalone farm off Eyre Peninsula this month.

Regional Express says cuts on the Port Lincoln-Adelaide route in SA are a disappointing result of competition.

The Rockhampton Regional Council says it is standing by a decision to require the developers of a proposed Gracemere shopping centre to locate a bus stop in the grounds of the complex.

There are now about 40 whales at the Head of the Bight in South Australia.

Tourists no longer have access to one of the world's largest early 20th century shearing sheds in Queensland's central west.

A company operating a pilot underground coal gasification (UCG) project at Kogan on Queensland's Darling Downs says the industry should not be judged on one incident.

An energy company with plans for geothermal power stations throughout Queensland says the industry cannot move forward due to State Government legislation.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the state's first gas commissioner will help balance domestic gas needs with export opportunities.

The Victorian Opposition has accused the State Government of hiding documents that show planning for the Foodbowl Modernisation Project was flawed.

The Greens are calling for a national register of foreign ownership of agricultural assets.

The Queensland Government has appointed a gas commissioner to guide development in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

Residents in Malanda in far north Queensland say the town has become a mud bath after one of its wettest winters on record.

The price of wheat continues to surge on world markets, rising almost 30 per cent in the past month but farmers say they need more rain.

A survey of mining businesses has found they spend more than $3 billion a year on wages and purchases in the Mackay region in north Queensland.

It is hoped to save a native fish species in the lower Murray by opening a lock to let the males and females reunite.

Conservation groups have pledged they will not be seeking World Heritage protection for the Lake Eyre Basin in Queensland unless local communities want it.

The Queensland Opposition has expressed reservations about a State Government plan for affordable housing in mining towns.

Boulia Mayor Rick Britton has taken out the inaugural 'Mayoral Masterchef' honours in western Queensland.

Hundreds turned out at a public meeting in Kingaroy against mining exploration for coal seam gas projects in Qld.