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What the flock? Sheep facial recognition tech on the way

24/4/2023

REGIONAL, TECHNOLOGY

If it comes as a surprise that sheep don't all look the same, it’s likely to be a bigger surprise to hear technology that recognises their faces is on the cusp of being commercialised with the potential to add significant value to the sheep industry.

First published by Westpac Wire.

Facial recognition technology for sheep is near commercialisation, says Dr Mark Ferguson. (Supplied)

Nundah wonder: the small enterprise blazing a big trail

17/4/2023

SOCIAL, DIVERSITY

The pioneer of a business model now commonly used across Australia’s $21 billion social enterprise sector, is about to turn 25. It was originally created by a handful of people with cognitive difficulties who simply wanted discrimination-free work.

First published by Westpac Wire.

How a 10-year-old tragedy turned transformative for young farmers

4/4/2023

REGIONAL

Since shock ripped through Australasia’s cattle industry 10 years ago when industry champion Zanda McDonald tragically died, his influence hasn’t slowed as the careers of dozens of young agriculturalists have been turbocharged by an award in his honour.

First published on Westpac Wire.

Australian cattle industry champion, the late Zanda McDonald. (Julie McDonald)

Unconventional route to the bush for ag prize winner

2/4/2023

REGIONAL

Mitch Highett, recently named co-winner of this year's prestigious agricultural prize, the Zanda McDonald Award, forged an unconventional route into the farming industry.

First published by Westpac Wire.

Mitch Highett. (Supplied)

Louis Vuitton’s unexpected move in Cape York not a one-off

1/4/2023

FINANCE

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s move to team up with a conservation charity to help protect biodiversity in Cape York in Far North Queensland is part of a growing trend towards big companies supporting “nature-positive” solutions.

First published by Westpac Wire.

The Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

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What the flock? Sheep facial recognition tech on the way

Nundah wonder: the small enterprise blazing a big trail

How a 10-year-old tragedy turned transformative for young farmers

Unconventional route to the bush for ag prize winner

Louis Vuitton’s unexpected move in Cape York not a one-off

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