Nats going ‘full bench press’ in Bendigo
The Nationals have made Bendigo their target seat at the federal election and have a publican and former footy player in the race.
Politics
Wind and solar win levy discount
“The fact that renewable energy companies will have their levy capped stinks,” says Normanville farmer Bec Marshall.
Why US tariffs on metals has Aussie farmers nervous
US President Donald Trump said “there will be no exemptions” ahead of new tariffs coming into force on Thursday.
Country road repairs bypassed
Desperately needed country road repairs are being bypassed in a pre-election cash splash by Albanese Labor government.
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‘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.
Victoria commits to phase out gas stunning of pigs
The Allan Government’s promise to phase out gas stunning of pigs relies on reaching national agreement and viable alternatives.
Liberal MP dismisses Premier as an ‘out-of-towner’
Liberal MP James Newbury says “the Premier and new Treasurer don’t live in Melbourne – we are being run by out-of-towners”.
Cabinet reshuffle as Symes sworn in as treasurer
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has majorly reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of Tim Pallas. See all of the changes.
Animal Welfare Strategy back on track despite widening polarisation
The federal government has released a new national statement on animal welfare, four months after the last iteration was torn-up.
From flooding to droughts, rallies and viruses, 2024 had it all
This year Australian farmers were hit with viruses, worsening roads, a CFA stripped of funding and even a rally in Canberra.
Taxpayers underwrite wind, solar developers’ revenue
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen is using taxpayers money to underwrite the revenue of 19 new solar and wind farms.
Taxpayer dollars splashed on political advertising
The Albanese Government has used taxpayer dollars to splash out on pre-election advertising, despite a promise to end such rorts.
Loophole for dodgy organic products could be closed
A Bill has been introduced to define what legally constitutes “organic”, ending a loophole that has allowed goods with barely any organic ingredients to claim the title.
Vic government fails to table key bills
The Allan Government has broken its promise to table radical new animal welfare legislation and bills to create two new national parks.
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