The Federal Government has announced a mandatory code of conduct for the sugar industry in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute affecting canegrowers in North Queensland.

FFA boss Chris Nikou says he believes the "unanimous" board decision to sack Matildas coach Alen Stajcic was the right one, and will help the playing group both now and in the future.

The magazine's founders say they experienced "a flood of judgement" after Australia voted to legalise same-sex marriage last year, and a number of advertisers withdrew their support.

Not for the first time, the 21 members of the Nationals party-room find themselves as the centre of Australia's climate change debate, with some adamant to refuse a net zero target regardless of what policy is behind it.

While fallen trees may be a fascinating sight, they could be more dangerous than they look. Here's what causes them to spring back upright, and what you should do if you see a fallen tree.