Aldred wins Monash after 10 day wait
Liberal candidate Mary Aldred is off to Canberra, having won one of the last seats to be called in the federal election.
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Sussan Ley to lead the Liberal Party
The Farrer MP is the first woman to lead the 81-year-old party.
Julie Collins stays in ag but water and environment portfolio to change hands
The ministerial shake-up will see Tanya Plibersek moved from water and the environment.
David Littleproud survives as Nats leader
A contest between David Littleproud and Matt Canavan for the National Party leadership has seen the former leader come out on top.
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Fuel for thought in petrol policy
Farmers say a Coalition plan to cut fuel excise will help regional motorists at a time of mounting pricing pressures.
Farmers unite on mineral sands ahead of federal election
Victorian and interstate farming groups are collaborating for one clear message ahead of the federal election regarding mining, transmission lines and renewables.
$500m for roads on outskirts of Melbourne
Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has announced details of $500m of investment into roads on the outskirts of Melbourne.
What farmers need to know about the federal budget
The 2025 federal budget has been announced. We’ve broken down the figures for agriculture. This is what farmers need to know.
Where farmers want to see cash splashed in the budget
Farmers say agriculture cash is likely to be splashed on the campaign trail, rather than in the budget. This is what leaders are calling for.
Fire levy debate: ‘It’s a surrogate land tax’
Local government and farmers are rallying to oppose the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, as one council projects a 164 per cent cost increase to its farmers.
Crossbench could pose a major hurdle for farmers
Voting history shows crossbench MPs could stymie the Coalition’s plans to repeal legislation if it wins office in May.
‘An insult to beef producers’: Albanese government sits on report into food labelling
A Senate inquiry into labelling for plant-based meat alternatives handed down its report three years ago – and still nothing’s been done.
How Animals Australia will make live export an election issue
Animals Australia has appealed for financial support to help fund its latest campaign to stop live sheep exports.
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.
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