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‘Twiddling our thumbs’: Bush contractors starved of work
Bulldozers and other heavy machinery are sitting idle due to the absence of bushfire mitigation works and could be sold off.
Vehicle ‘totally destroyed’, fires continue
A new fire threatens the Otways, while firefighters work to backburn Grampians land ahead of a wind change. See the latest updates on Victorian bushfires.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending February 2
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded eight property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending February 1
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded seven property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Administrators appointed to save embattled WA farmer lobby
A week after revealing the discovery of “serious financial misconduct” within its organisation, a WA farmer lobby has entered voluntary administration.
Live sheep transition advocate position filled
A Western Australian-based CSIRO program manager has been appointed to facilitate the phase out of the live sheep export trade.
Aussie beer brand backflip on campaign for new national parks
Fierce community backlash towards one of Australia’s favourite beer brands has forced them to pause a controversial fundraiser.
BOM only ‘partly effective’ in managing crucial assets
This is despite the 15,000 observation instruments being relied upon to form crucial industry and national security decisions.
Farmer to contest animal welfare charges
A farmer near Colac, was also a livestock agent and well-known sporting identity, is disputing more than 40 animal welfare charges laid against him.
‘Surging fatalities is a rising trend’
Will Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor offer a special regional Victorian roads package? With an election only months away, calls are getting louder.
Historic Wimmera farm sold to locals
Almost 800ha of tightly held mixed farmland in western Victoria has changed hands in an eight-figure deal. See the details.
Kennett: council review needed
Three decades on from Victoria’s council amalgamations, Jeff Kennett says a sweeping municipal review is needed. Here’s why.
Victorian Nationals reshuffle
The Victorian Nationals have created a new public land portfolio in response to public anger at Labor’s push to create more national parks.
‘A pittance’: Just $6m for levy exemption
The Allan Government has allocated just $6 million to cover the cost of exempting CFA and VICSES volunteers from the new levy.
‘Stupid and white’: Shock video of Kerr’s police station outburst
Sam Kerr claims she was held hostage for 50 minutes by a London taxi driver and she was going to post her interactions with police over the incident “all over Twitter”. Watch video.
‘Shell-shocked’: Where is Aussie mum Sam Murphy?
Questions haunt any examination of this tragedy. Why haven’t Sam Murphy’s remains been found? How was she killed? The biggest question is this – why was she killed, on a morning jog, allegedly by a young man she had never met?
Aussie robocabs: Why Brisbane Olympics deadline too late
Driverless taxis are already operating in several countries but experts have warned Australia is trailing the world by 15 years in adopting the new technology.
‘Online hate’: Why tech giants could be fined billions
A review has advised the maximum penalty for tech companies over ‘online hate material’ should be lifted — potentially costing billions.
Trump backs down on Canada tariffs after Mexico backflip
Canada has announced that US tariffs are on hold for 30 days after Justin Trudeau held a “good phone call” with Donald Trump.
Hero pilots’ last bid to save jet before crash
New details have come to light about the final moments inside the cockpit of an American Airlines plane involved in a midair collision with a Black Hawk military chopper in Washington DC.
Kanye’s $32m deal in doubt after Aussie wife’s nude stunt
Kanye West’s naked display with his Aussie wife threatens a major deal, as raunchy Grammys party footage reveals what he and Bianca Censori did after their shocking appearance.
Justin Baldoni scores first win in court battle with Blake Lively
It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni has had a small but significant win against his co-star Blake Lively as the pair have their first day in court.
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Inflation outpaces milk, bread prices
Consumers often blame food prices for cost of living pressures. But are insurance, electricity and school fees outpacing groceries?
Farmers lose bid to stop rates slug
After charging historically low rates for decades a southern NSW rural council area is seeking a massive increase to stay afloat.
Ag minister under fire for failing to go bush
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has been in the role for six months this week but many are questioning her engagement level with farmers.
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.
The sheep industry is at a crossroads. For some, the damage is done
Sheep numbers are dropping across Australia as producers turn their backs on the once popular enterprise. We investigate why.
Little Desert National Park Fire
Marty Colbert, from Nhill, filmed parts of the fire that started in the Little Desert.
Harvesting a bin-busting wheat crop
This 9-tonne a hectare wheat crop was successfully harvested at Dirnaseer
‘The sky was red as blood red for miles’
Western Victoria is dealing with its second major bushfire of the summer with concerns more hot weather is still to come in February.
NFF appoints new chief executive
The National Farmers’ Federation has a new chief executive, with the appointment of seasoned chief executive Troy Williams to replace the outgoing Tony Mahar.
Wool promo campaign ‘must translate to price’
A wool marketing campaign which “exceeded all expectations” with 68 million views on social media must also produce a tangible price rise, industry leaders say.
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.
Man dies in ATV farm tragedy
A 78-year-old man has died while driving an All-Terrain Vehicle near Wangaratta on Australia Day.
Wagyu king recognised with Australia Day honour
A leading Victorian beef farmer whose steaks grace the menu of some of the world’s best restaurants has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. See who else made the list.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending January 25
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded eight property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
WA farmer group hit by alleged ‘serious financial misconduct’
One of Western Australia’s leading farmer lobby groups has fallen into financial strife, with staff stepping aside and membership fees stopped.
New boss for Nutrien Australia
Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia has a new boss, with now former managing director Kelly Freeman heading back across the Pacific.
International Dairy Week director Declan Patten
International Dairy Week director Declan Patten talks with The Weekly Times journalist Rachel Simmonds on the year ahead.
Bikie links revealed in cattle theft case
Police allege a man charged with cattle theft and fraud used bikie threats against his abattoir boss. This is what the court documents reveal.
‘You might have to ring three-to-four times to finish a conversation’
Farmers are reporting worse phone coverage months on from the 3G network shutdown, despite assurances from Telstra and Optus that no coverage has been lost.
‘It is clear the government has its own plan’
Sheep Producers Australia has told the Department of Agriculture it would no longer engage on the development of transition plans ahead of the end of the live export trade.
Quality ewes go sell at Deniliquin
Restockers show buying support for quality bloodlines
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending January 19
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded 11 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
‘No plans for council mergers’
Council mergers have been ruled out by Local Government Minister Nick Staikos, 30 years after Victoria’s municipal revolution.
25 changes in agriculture in 25 years
Discover the 25 significant shifts that transformed Australian agriculture over the past 25 years. From tech innovation to sustainability see how our industry evolved.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending January 18
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded 11 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
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