‘I’ve always wanted a career that’s a bit challenging’
A desire to fly from a young age led Victorian Rachael Leeson to flying a helicopter, who now has her sights set on becoming an ag pilot.
Lifestyle
B and S ball bandits: 200-plus pics from the past three decades
B&S balls were once a staple of regional Australia. Dive into our massive photo gallery featuring moments from Daly Creek to St George, Gunnedah to Hay, and beyond. Were you there? Find out.
Century-old recipe finds place on modern leather goods
Beef tallow, bees wax, soap and lemon myrtle are the secret to success for this Holbrook pair.
Merrijig Rodeo keeps the thrills coming
Thousands travelled to the High Country for the weekend’s 49th annual Merrijig Rodeo. See all the thrills – and spills – here.
Festival farewell: Princetown event ends
Beef cattle farmer Matt Bowker has shown the possibilities of hosting a multi-day festival on-farm, as Loch Hart Music Festival celebrates its final event.
Thrills and spills at Golden Spurs Rodeo
The Golden Spurs Rodeo’s major honours are headed interstate after another action-packed night. See all the pics.
‘Fancy desserts were a rarity’
For Yanac’s April Bedford, her STEM background and passion for baking made the perfect combination for a dessert business.
Rupanyup prepares for black tie gathering
Rupanyup locals are dusting off their finest outfits as they prepare for the annual Barley Banquet on Saturday. See the details.
Beef imports to China have hit their limit. What happens now?
Australia might have a free trade agreement with China, but a safeguard trigger could mean a hiatus in beef exports.
Why you should download The Weekly Times app
The Weekly Times app gives you a front-row seat to all the agricultural, regional and rural news as it happens every day. Here’s why you should download it today.
Meet the professional rider making a name in regional Victoria
He once rode on the professional cycling circuit in Europe. Now, Mitch Docker is determined to show country cycling is as good as it gets this weekend.
How to leave the city hustle for greener pastures
Want to escape the rat race and start your own farm? Meet five young Australians who’ve done just that, from growing vegetables to raising pork.
‘I see the CWA as a way of sharing skills with younger people’
There’s something deeply comforting about a home cooked meal. But for this volunteer, it’s an important skill with many benefits socially, financially, and nutritionally.
Career change pays dividends for Harlee Tuohey
An abundance of opportunities combined with an attractive lifestyle lured Harlee Tuohey to agriculture. This is her story.
Enter now: The Weekly Times 2025 Dog Calendar competition
The hunt is on for Victoria’s top working dog to feature in our 2025 Dog Calendar. Does yours have what it takes? Enter now.
Hollywood star gets behind Flanno for a Farmer
Actor Travis Fimmel has worked across the world for more than 20 years, but his next endeavour has brought him home in support of farmers’ wellbeing.
Download our Border Collie dog poster
The Weekly Times’ award-winning photographer Zoe Phillips is well known for her dog pictures. That’s why we’ve made some of her best into posters. Download your copy here.
Why Jules Robinson wants ‘more’ for her boys
Jules Robinson has welcomed son #2 with hubby Cam Merchant just months after launching her first book Ask Jules. Now they’re renovating — but their next project together might surprise you.
How women fit in the farm succession planning picture
The role of women in family farming succession plans has been hotly debated in recent weeks. But the realities of modern succession planning is far more nuanced.
How these lambs are teaching big life lessons to little Georgia
This five-year-old may only see her twin poddy lambs as pets right now. But her Mum knows they’re teaching her big life lessons along the way.
Australia’s best horse sport athletes revealed
Olympic medallists, World Cup winners and Hall of Famers. Australia’s best horse riders are making waves both at home and abroad. Meet 21 of our best.
Meet the unlikely Aussie champ you’ve never heard of
Scott Loughridge is just 25 years old, but his youth hasn’t stopped him taking out another Aussie crown.
‘Campdrafting seems to attract down-to-earth people’
When Shannon Brown first set up her women-only riding event, she had no idea the philanthropic journey it would take her on.
Questions raised around sucker values
Sucker lambs are starting to appear in saleyards along with a swirl of questions around likely supply and condition from different regions, regarding price and skin values.
Succession planning failures ‘eating away’ at Australian ag
South Australian farmer Gillian Fennell has launched a podcast to call attention to the challenges of succession planning.
How cost of living is hitting flower growers
The cost of living crisis has had a surprising effect on Australia’s floral industry, despite facing strong headwinds.
Going for gold: How boarding school shaped young rower
Fergus Hamilton has his sights set on gold at the Paris Olympics this month. But he credits his success to his time spent at boarding school.
Tools to tackle mental health in the bush
The incidence of mental health conditions in farming communities is well reported. But here’s an easy tool farmers can use to support their mental health.
‘I’m really big on horsemanship being simple’
She once worked closely with dementia patients in aged care. Now, this accomplished horsewoman is turning her skills to empowering riders.
$10k a week: Meet Australia’s best shearers
Meet 25 of the best Australian shearers who hold records and accolades – including one who shares he can earn up to $10,000 a week doing what he loves.
AI developers target farm emissions
Big banks, insurers and agribusinesses are soon expected to be required to report their farm and land emisssions. Tech companies are using AI to estimate their exposure.
The cardio gap between city and country
When cattle farmer Jeannine Oman lost her husband to a heart attack, she was exposed to the reality of regional health care in Victoria.
First dances, family ties: City where deb balls are still in full swing
Away from the world of social media and modern life for just one night, teens in white gloves and gowns fill a Queensland city hall as a bygone era is awakened with every waltz step. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
‘We just have to fight’
Women’s football is alive and growing in country Victoria, but structural issues across the grade is still dogging the sport.
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