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Why farms in Australia's most valuable dairy region are being sold to foreign timber companies

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Residents say a "corrosive" trend to sell fertile farmland to make way for foreign-owned wood plantations is ruining communities and threatening Australia's food security. 

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on Sep 5

From abc.net.au

Country race meet fights for survival after being cut from major betting circuit

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The richest regional race meet in Queensland is hosting its first non-TAB meet. Despite the dramatic drop in betting revenue, the club has managed to maintain high-stakes prize money and is expected to draw a strong crowd. 

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