‘Evolution rather than revolution’: New Nats leader’s approach
New Victorian Nats’ leader Danny O’Brien has been described as having a “masters’ degree in life experience”. Read about his journey.
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‘Mockery’: Great Forest National Park a done deal
The Victorian Government adopted a plan to create the Great Forest National Park back in May, making a “mockery” of the consultation period.
Peter Walsh stands down as leader of the Victorian Nationals
Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh has stood down and will be replaced by shadow roads minister Danny O’Brien.
‘Loophole’ in surveillance laws allows for trespass on farms
A clause has allowed illegally obtained footage captured on farms to be shared publicly but the VFF is pushing to have surveillance laws changed.
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Loss of backpacker rules would cost regional Australia millions
About 1000 job vacancies would go unfilled if the federal government severed the “88 days” requirement for backpackers to extend their stay.
Explainer: Why hasn’t the Victorian Government declared a drought?
Farmers in Victoria’s southwest have been calling for a drought declarations in the wake of the region’s ongoing “green drought”. So why hasn’t the government called it?
New ag minister: What we know about Julie Collins
Julie Collins has been handed the agriculture portfolio in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new look cabinet.
Farmers incensed by renewable energy guidelines for Western Vic
The government has earmarked western Victoria as the state’s primary renewable energy zone. See the areas that are to be impacted.
Wild dogs to cross state border
A Victorian farmer has dubbed the state government ban on culling wild dogs in North West Victoria as a “defacto release” of the animals into South Australia.
Foot baths have been removed from airports. Farmers want answers
Cattle Australia is demanding answers after it was startled by the federal government’s changes to biosecurity protocols for foot-and-mouth disease.
Fruit growers plan to learn the ‘art of negotiation’
In a bold tactic to ward off pressure to lower their prices, fruit and vegetable growers are seeking out former supermarket buyers to learn their tricks.
Boundaries shift in federal fight
A recent redistribution has shaken up the race for the next federal election, due by May next year. Here’s what it means for regional Australia.
Concerns plan is ‘detrimental’ to conventional farming
Farmers are concerned the federal government’s Nature Positive plan puts the future of conventional farming at risk.
NSW considers lifting its ban on virtual stock fencing
Farmers are managing more than 200,000 cows across NZ and Tasmania using technology that allows them to be virtually fenced and herded.
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