Rural Victorian halls forced to fundraise for basics
Victoria’s rural halls are often owned by government but rarely see money from Spring Street, so locals are banding together to facilitate their upkeep.
Politics
D’Ambrosio strips farmers’ rights to appeal powerline placement
Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has trampled landholders’ rights in a rush to build 600km of transmission lines and towers across rural properties.
Duck season cut to 35 days
The Andrews Government has ignored independent ecologists’ recommendations for a full 90-day season.
More buybacks on the table
Federal water minister Tanya Plibersek has confirmed more water buybacks are on the table as states call for more time to deliver the Basin Plan.
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Free vote on foreign ownership restrictions
Tell us if you think nations such as Canada restricting foreigners buying rural land should be banned from buying Aussie farms, and have your free vote counted in The Weekly Times.
The ups and downs of life as a pieceworker
From cashing in on $300 a day, to barely scraping in $80: An experienced farmhand has shed light on how tough the piece rate game can be.
Fireys union investigation heating up
An IBAC probe into the United Firefighters Union has been stepped up while several key fire services figures are on leave — and sources say many union staff are not happy.
Canada stymies foreign buyers as it stalks Aussie farms
Canada’s state-owned PSP Investments has bought up swathes of Australian farmland. But our special investigation reveals you can’t do the same over there.
Cancel culture takes aim at Australia’s firearms industry
A foreign company allowed to buy an Aussie firm has cancelled an entire industry worth $2.4 billion. Questions must be answered.
Andrews backs down on riverside camping
Free camping won’t be allowed along 17,000km of Victorian waterways — after a farmer-led backlash. But a watered-down version is likely.
‘Scapegoating’: VFF concerned over new labour hire worker laws
Victoria’s peak farming body has weighed in on OHS laws before state parliament that would increase farmers’ responsibilities.
Which state’s farmers top the list for concessional loans?
The Regional Investment Corporation has dealt out $3 billion in cheap Federal Government loans in the past three years. We reveal where the lion’s share went.
What is happening with Shepp fast rail
It was a bold vision: Melbourne to Shepp in 30 minutes. Here’s where it stands, three years and a share in $20 million later.
Vote now on The 100 Greatest Country Australians
We’ve named the top 100 Aussies from the bush, now it’s your turn. Watch the rankings change in real time as you tell us if we got right.
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