Bridget Herrmann

Once considered a luxury, avocados have stayed cheap throughout the cost-of-living crisis. But while consumers are cheering, farmers are looking to other markets to absorb an oncoming glut.

In short: Purpose-built drones and DNA analysis are emerging tools that could help Queensland communities manage an invasive pest known as yellow crazy ants.

Program: Queensland Country Hour Telstra and Optus have extended their 3G coverage until October 28.

Program: Queensland Country Hour While some celebrated the record rain in Queensland this week it's caused massive losses in the state's strawberry industry during their peak of the season.

Grocery prices have risen since the covid-19 pandemic with eggs seeing a large increase in price

In short: Most Australian wild-caught tiger prawns are exported internationally.

In short: What's next? Your morning cup of coffee could soon get even better, thanks to scientists who have cracked the code for the perfect arabica brew.

Countrywide takes you outside the cities into regional Australia.

Australian avocado farmers who have battled low prices and gluts in recent years are setting their sights on lucrative export markets.

A spike in doctors training in general practice will end a seven-year decline, but rural communities fear it won't stem a chronic healthcare shortage.