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In today's National Rural News: native fish on brink of extinction, climate concerns for environment, and regional hospital back up and running - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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As ANZAC day approaches, there are concerns for the lack of facilities for rural veterans. 

Not only are there minimal health facilities available, many veterans are struggling to thrive in the regions. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with La Trobe Rural Health School's Doctor Kylie Carra to talk about the urgent need for facilities and opportunities for service member in regional Australia.
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A culturally significant ancient nut thought to date back to Jurassic times could have a big future. 

Researchers from the University of Queensland found the Buyna nut to be a an energy and nutrient dense bush food, with substantial health benefits. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Doctor Jacqueline Moura Nadolny about why this research is so important and what it means for our culture and country 
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[In today's National Rural News: court case over mass fish kill, Gold Coast environmental concern and calls for better communication across regional Australia - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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In today's National Rural News: new fire ant detection, flood funding for parts of Queensland and mental health programs fit for farmers  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 
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A CSIRO report has outlined what farming systems could look like in 2050. 

The country is being urged to act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Futures' Agriculture and Food Lead Doctor Katherine Wynn about how we can achieve these goals and what it means if we don't. 

 
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