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Contours - June 2007


Contours cover June 2007
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From the Minister

Portfolio snapshots

2007-08 Budget briefs

School bus delivers
Casey Northam talks about being an ABC Radio Heywire winner.

NRM Tiwi-style
Humpty Doo’s Kate Hadden has been awarded the 17th McKell Medal for 20 years outstanding work in natural resource management in northern Australia.

Living on the edge
People occupying Australia’s rural-urban fringes have become a focus for decision-makers.

Seal of approval
Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industry is helping to protect our sea lions and fur seals.

Helping the land to help us
Landcare coordinators from around the country talk about projects that are providing a boost to farmers and their land.

Life after fishing
Looks at life in a coastal community as the Australian Government’s two-year, $150 million buyback of fishing licences winds up.

Fruitful endeavours
Growers in Australia’s tropics are joining forces to bring us a veritable fruit salad of exotic crops.

All creatures great and small
A landmark animal welfare initiative is finding common ground - among interest groups almost as diverse as the animals they represent.

Grant programs
Australians in rural and regional areas, and the food industry, may be eligible to apply for a grant.

DAFF online
Connect with the department’s online resources.

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