Beef problems emerge with UK trade deal
The free-trade agreement with the UK is a win for beef producers but not every producer will be able to cash in on the high value market.
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Talks continue to secure ag visa workers
Negotiations with Vietnam to secure a small number of workers are ongoing, after Labor canned the former government’s ag visa scheme.
Renewed calls for regional hospital funding
Key regional health services are expected to miss out on funding in the state budget, despite waiting times for emergency care and surgery blowing out around Victoria.
EU farmers set to oppose FTA
European Union farmers appear ready to fight an EU-Australia free trade agreement, claiming a further influx of foreign products will hammer local growers.
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Outback mayor’s career on line for criticising Qld’s vaccine rollout
A regional Queensland councillor facing a potentially career-ending allegation of ‘potential misconduct’, says he’s been left ‘almost mute’ after questioning the state’s vaccine rollout. WATCH THE VIDEO
Farmers’ building rights changes revealed
On 40ha or more? New amendments could mean you don’t need a planning permit to build accommodation for your workers.
Where is regional Victoria’s worst road?
The safety of a particular Victorian country road has been called into question, but there’s many in need of repairs. Tell us which road you think is the worst.
40ha farm housing rules in chaos
Victorian rules allowing farmers the right to build a house on 40ha or more are in chaos, with conflicting rules being developed.
Timber workers hit with new laws
Victorian Government officers now have the power to seize timber harvest and haulage contractors diaries and slap them with fines of more than $20k.
Why country Victoria needs independent pollies
With the federal election less than a year away, one of the nation’s most powerful crossbenchers has called on country leaders to run as independent candidates.
Localised lockdowns preferred for regions: Merlino
The Deputy Premier has revealed how the powers who be decide on localised lockdowns in the regions.
Victorian agriculture industry hit with vaccine mandate
Agriculture workers will have two weeks to get their Covid jab to keep working, in a shock move that has outraged the state’s farming body.
Individuals to be listed on Victorian Water Register
The state government says listing large individual water holders on a public register will improve transparency, but some are worried it will put their privacy at risk.
Nats back Chester after federal fall-out
Darren Chester’s relationship with Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce is on the rocks. But things are warmer with his Victorian colleagues.
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