Truck drivers who flout speed limits and don’t use a low gear on the down-track of the South Eastern Freeway will lose their licences and face tougher penalties, including imprisonment, under new laws to go before Parliament. The increase in penalties are the latest set of reforms to be introduced in response to coronial recommendations […]
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How much folate is too much?
A National Health Measures Survey (NHMS) has suggested women are actually obtaining substantial amounts of folate in their diets – prior to taking folate or Vitamin B supplements. Based on this finding, former Balaklava netballer, Shannon Hunt, who is studying a PhD in Sciences, majoring in Food and Nutrition Science, is conducting a study to […]
Food allergies: How do I know if that’s what is making me sick?
It would be fair to say there is a lot of confusion in the general public about the role “healthy” foods play in creating illness or unpleasant symptoms. “How could organic wholemeal bread be ’bad’ for me? Surely dairy products can’t give me migraines? Anyway, if I was allergic to my favourite foods, wouldn’t I […]
Regional revival promised
THE Federal government is planning to have its $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund up and running next year, promising “more jobs, better infrastructure and a stronger economy” for regional Australians. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
Deal or no deal? Yes, it’s a rates rebate!
BALAKLAVA’S Hayfield Plains residents will receive a 25 per cent rate rebate in the coming 2014/15 financial year. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
Griffiths reveals: ‘I refused Speaker’s role’
Labor tempts Goyder MP “I’M just gutted. It’s getting hard to wake up every morning.” Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, shared a strong friendship with former senior Liberal figure, Martin Hamilton-Smith, who took his seat in Parliament as a Labor Minister this week. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
anglican church congregation turns out in their Sunday best
In a time-honoured tradition, the townsfolk of Two Wells and district recently turned out in their “Sunday best” of yesteryear. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
ASIDE from putting the grain in the bin come harvest time, there are few better feelings for a farmer than getting the last of your crop in the ground. Growers around the district are in the throes of finishing seeding for the 2014/15 season in what has been widely described as the perfect start to […]
Fungal crop disease with no chemical cure
MID North Ag Service agronomist, Mat Gibbins (pictured), said eye-spot was relatively uncommon in the district, although some areas are more susceptible to the disease than others. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.co
Increase in wheat leads to localised eye-spot emergence
THE 2014-15 grain season is now underway across South Australia, with ideal conditions in most parts of the State making for an excellent start, according to PIRSA’s latest Crop and Pasture Report. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com