Kennett: council review needed
Three decades on from Victoria’s council amalgamations, Jeff Kennett says a sweeping municipal review is needed. Here’s why.
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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.
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.
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Calls grow to sever ‘bondage’ between worker and employer
The federal government is under pressure to reform a Pacific labour scheme that ‘traps’ workers in conditions of modern slavery.
US Election: What could it mean for Aussie farmers?
After months of mud-slinging, the US election is almost here. From tariffs to geopolitical frictions, what could a Trump or Harris presidency mean for Australian agriculture?
Government pouring millions of dollars into paying VicGrid staff
The Victorian Government is pouring millions of dollars into paying 104 VicGrid staff to map out where Victoria’s transmission developments should be built.
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.
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