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Brandon Long

Queensland Country Life journalist

Brandon Long is a Queensland Country Life journalist based in Toowoomba.

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Using feedlot manure as fertiliser could be worsening antibiotic resistance in humans

Using feedlot manure as fertiliser could be worsening antibiotic resistance in humans

New research from the University of New England shows using fresh manure from feedlots could be impacting human antibiotic resistance.

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Darling Downs buyer pays a record $102k for horse at Berragoon sale

Darling Downs buyer pays a record $102k for horse at Berragoon sale

A Darling Downs buyer at the Berragoon annual sale has paid a record $102,000 for a mare.

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UK backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm, court hears

UK backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm, court hears

Injuries sustained by backpackers working at a Queensland farm have been revealed in a court report.

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World's biggest macadamia producer fined $400k over safety breaches

World's biggest macadamia producer fined $400k over safety breaches

Saratoga Holdings has been sentenced in Bundaberg Magistrates Court for multiple safety breaches.

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Santa Gertrudis national youth camp cancelled

Santa Gertrudis national youth camp cancelled

The Santa Gertrudis national youth camp was due to be held in Warwick but organisers felt it was too risky.

1 in 4 regional bank branches have shut since 2017, taskforce finds

1 in 4 regional bank branches have shut since 2017, taskforce finds

The Regional Banking Taskforce has revealed the state of the industry in regional areas.

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Queensland's $6.6m pump screen plan to protect fish in Murray-Darling Basin

Queensland's $6.6m pump screen plan to protect fish in Murray-Darling Basin

The Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project will see funds allocated to installing screens at river off-takes.

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Updated engines, transmission, tech for first new Ranger in more than 10 years

Updated engines, transmission, tech for first new Ranger in more than 10 years

The recently unveiled new Ranger has been a long time coming for some buyers.

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Wool steam ahead: Queensland producers enjoy best year in a decade

Wool steam ahead: Queensland producers enjoy best year in a decade

Western Queensland graziers are enjoying their best year in a decade thanks to timely rain, plentiful feed and high wool prices.

Chinese, US utes gain traction in rural circles

Chinese, US utes gain traction in rural circles

Sales of Chinese and US utes are soaring, but are they strong enough to threaten established brands?