Dan’s snub on regional roads
After promising to govern for all Victorians after his latest election win, Daniel Andrews has turned down the chance to inspect crumbling rural roads.
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NSW Labor cracks on basin buybacks
A Labor win at the NSW state election is set to open up water markets to federal water buybacks — as a “last resort”.
Ag to be subsumed in department restructure
Agriculture and forestry are set to be controlled by Victoria’s new Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. What does it mean for you?
New Libs leader Pesutto’s country connections
The Latrobe Valley’s Italian-Australian community have welcomed John Pesutto’s elevation to the Victorian Liberal leadership.
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Community concern over ambulance changes
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GMA duckshoves on hunting
Duck hunters accuse Game Management Authority of changing duck breeding dates to keep season at just 20 days.
Watchdog has eye on dairy code deadline
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Old growth forests the best safeguard for future
Hardwood sawmills and native forests can both be spared, writes Nick Legge.
Fruit-fly funding cut looms in State Budget
Despite increased risks of fruit-fly infestation, funding to keep one of Victoria’s most damaging horticultural pests is about to be cut.
Rate relief in COVID rush
The rush to escape the city and buy a country home has lifted councils’ residential rate revenue, easing the burden on farmers.
Property ID codes still on cards for cropping and horti
Plans to introduce property ID codes for plant properties, similar to livestock’s PIC system, is quietly being developed by federal and state governments.
Farmers pitch camping rally
Victorian farmers are preparing to confront politicians on the steps of State Parliament.
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