It’s been one year since the Mirboo North storms. People still aren’t back in their houses
Devastating storms struck Mirboo North this time last year, and the emotional and physical recovery is still continuing for the town.
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‘I’ve already lost customers’
Will Bennett says the lamb side of his business is unviable since small scale service kills were ceased by Hardwicks Meat Works.
‘If volunteers aren’t doing the work, it’s not getting done’
Volunteer organisations in rural areas are struggling to retain members to provide critical services to communities, including emergency response and healthcare.
‘People assume we’re all farmers on a tractor but we’re more than that’
The number of agricultural students enrolled at colleges and universities is on the rise. What’s driving this ongoing interest in the sector?
The costly impact of Victoria’s tomato virus detection
The costly impact of a noted horticultural virus is hitting a Victorian glasshouse, highlighting the importance of biosecurity for the sector.
Capitalising on the ‘beautiful food bowl’ of South Gippsland
No chemicals. No outside soil. No worries. This is the approach taken by Chippin Estate’s Shane O’Keefe at his bountiful vegetable farm.
Childcare ‘critical’ for rural families wellbeing
Building more childcare centres won’t solve the issues many regional families are facing. We take a look at several creative and accessible options in the bush, and how they can be improved.
Iconic tractor collection to go under the hammer
Len Hanks has spent a lifetime living on the land and working his farm with his beloved Ferguson tractors. Now his impressive collection is for sale.
Dry season takes a toll at Leongatha
Cheaper prices meant good buying for restockers at the Leongatha store sale, but vendors took a hit due to the dry conditions. See the sale report.
Victoria’s doctor shortage hits Gippsland urgent care facility
A regional urgent care clinic which provides a “vital” service for Gippslanders has been forced to sporadically close in recent weeks due to a lack of resources.
Original URL: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/journalists/madeleine-stuchbery