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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Farmers urged to join Keep the Sheep protest
The National Farmers’ Federation has called on its members to make their views about the Labor government’s policies heard.
Murray Darling salt schemes crash
Most of the Murray Darling Basin’s salt interception schemes that were damaged in the 2022 floods have not been repaired, putting communities’ water quality at risk.
‘We mean business’: More wind turbines, solar panels
The Victorian Government has rolled out a plan to triple the area of farmland under solar panels and build 900 more wind turbines. This is what you need to know.
Carp surge to record levels
The ‘just add more water’ strategy of the Albanese Government is failing, as reports show carp numbers hitting record levels as native fish populations crash.
Farmers urged to do their own recruiting
Farmers are being advised to travel to the Pacific to find suitable workers to avoid ending up with workers who engage in anti-social behaviour or have pre-existing medical conditions.
Emissions reporting: Coalition to push for farmer exemption
The federal Opposition is pushing for farmers and small businesses to be exempt from the Albanese government’s climate reporting regime, in line with the US, Japan and Canada.
‘Extremely disappointed’: $94.9 million for nothing
More than $90 million has been spent on removing constraints to boost the Murray Darling Basin’s environmental flows. But not one project has started.
Victoria’s regional health services revamp
Regional Victorians fear being treated as second-class citizens if health services were to amalgamate, despite assurances from the State Premier.
Roads report ‘tells us what we already know’
The Victorian Government has responded to a RACV survey of rough regional roads, saying “major weather events” are to blame.
Spence to head to southwest Vic in coming weeks
Ros Spence has confirmed she will see southwest Victoria’s green drought in person, as frustration grows over assistance.
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