First Vietnamese PALM workers to arrive ‘late 2025’
Vietnamese workers are being recruited to work on farms in Australia later this year. The workers were expected to arrive towards the end of the year, with recruitment currently underway.
Politics
Nationals urge star candidate Andrew Lethlean to run for Bendigo East
The party is hoping the popular Bendigo publican can win the seat off Premier Jacinta Allan next year.
Victoria to slash large-scale solar targets
The sun is setting on larger-scale solar developments, as VicGrid cuts its renewable energy targets. See the latest plans.
Less than 10pc of cattle producers eligible to export to EU, despite deal nearing closure
The federal government said only a few thousands cattle producers had the necessary accreditation to export to the EU.
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Government looks for biosecurity funding ‘policy solution’ after levy axing
The biosecurity protection levy was shelved in February, forcing the Albanese Government to look for other revenue raising sources.
Fire agencies to have their funding slashed by $165 million
Victorian fire agencies are in chaos, as the Victorian Government reveals massive cuts to the CFA, VicSES and Fire Rescue Victoria.
PM visits drought-affected SA as cash rolls in to support farmers
The Prime Minister has visited a drought stricken farm for the first time since the dry conditions took hold almost two years ago to announce federal funding for those affected.
Everything farmers need to know about the levy pause, new drought package
Drought support will be broadened statewide and heightened in the parched southwest, including a pause on the controversial emergency services levy increase. See the latest.
‘The ball is in the Premier’s court’
Victorian Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking says a meeting with the Premier has been productive. Here’s why.
Break-up over: Nationals and Liberals sign new coalition agreement
A rupture between Australia’s largest conservative parties is over, with a new coalition agreement signed on Wednesday.
Nats-Libs spat: New coalition agreement expected within days
The two conservative parties are patching up their differences and are expected to sign a new agreement this week.
Murray Watt says nature law reform is ‘immediate priority’
The former agriculture minister travelled to WA to kickstart conversations on new legislation.
‘Unfair’ for farmers, but Chalmers to push on with super tax
The Treasurer says the policy was taken to the election and would be taken to the Senate as is – despite mounting opposition to a tax on unrealised capital gains.
‘Where is the money going?’: Regional road repair collapses
The Victorian government has repeatedly claimed it is delivering major regional road funding blitzes. These figures show otherwise.
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