Fairfax’s agricultural publishing arm shuts down Canberra bureau

April 21, 2018 2:39

Fairfax’s Agricultural Media has abolished its Canberra bureau with the beat to be covered by a new national rural affairs reporter.

Michael Foley, currently the national issues writer, will take on the new role from May 6 while Canberra bureau chief Colin Bettles will leave the company.

Micheal Foley will cover politics as part of his new role as Agricultural Press’ national rural affairs reporter

Agricultural Press’ titles include The Land, West Australia’s Farm Weekly, the North Queensland Register, Queensland Country Life, Victorian title Stock & Land and South Australia’s Stock Journal.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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