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.
Politics
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.
Government on the hunt for live export phase out ‘advocate’
The role will be a crucial conduit between industry and government, and particularly well remunerated.
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Parks Victoria cuts 51 services
Parks Victoria has cuts 51 services in the wake of funding shortfalls and redundancies.
Live export investigation still ongoing
A federal government investigation into a suspected breach of live export standards for sheep sold into Jordan is yet to be finalised more than 12 months on.
Compulsory flood easement buyouts flagged
NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson has flagged compulsory buyouts of flood easements over 4000 riverside properties.
Regional divide key as D-Day looms for Queensland
As David Crisafulli and Steven Miles criss-cross Queensland in the final days before the state election, a regional issue with federal implications is bubbling away.
NSW closes in on virtual fencing
Farmers have welcomed a multi-party parliamentary committee’s recommendation to roll out virtual fencing in NSW.
Transmission line compo flawed
A legislative flaw has devalued the Victorian Government’s transmission line compensation payments to landholders.
Coalition reveal renewable energy policy
A Victorian Coalition Government would ban turbines within 2kms of homes and reinstate third-party appeal rights, if elected in 2026.
Farmers question consultancy’s independence
Consultancy firm RMCG is being paid by solar farm developers, while advising government on the impact of renewables on agriculture.
Government to sell roads maintenance agency
The Weekly Times can reveal the Allan Government has dismantled Regional Roads Victoria as it prepares to sell its road maintenance business.
New cash for southwest drought
Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed a new drought package for southwest Victoria after one of its driest years on record. Here’s the details.
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