Minor victories with seats in doubt
Several regional seats are still in doubt but key ministerial jobs have been confirmed, ahead of a solitary Spring St sitting day.
Politics
Former MPs plea for more funds for farmers in developing countries
Two ex-MPs have called for the federal government to boost its spending on foreign aid to farmers in developing countries.
Damning review of National Drought Agreement
A review into the national agreement has identified significant issues, and calls on the government to better support farmers and communities.
Dear Dan: Victoria’s roads need your urgent attention
The Weekly Times has written an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews asking him to spell out his government’s commitment to fixing the state’s roads.
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How land rights change will see property values fall
Farmers within cooee of Melbourne are being warned the Victorian Government’s move to strip them of land development rights will see their property values plummet. Just how much an expert says they will fall will shock you.
Why water policy needs an overhaul
A trigger to “rebalance” consumptive and environmental water use are among the recommendations in a draft report today that could change the face of Australia’s water management.
Duck survey under wraps amid season cutbacks
Results of a helicopter survey of Victoria’s water birds have not been released, prompting hunters to ask why, especially given the duck season has been dramatically cut on two fronts.
EPA in the poo as farmers kick up a stink
Reclassifying manure in the same category of waste from factories has farmers worried they’re about to be tied up in red tape, writes Ed Gannon.
Farmer fury as manure is deemed industrial waste
Animal manure is about to be reclassified in Victoria from a valuable by-product to industrial waste. This is what it means for your farm.
Looming fish kill prompts plea from fishers
All that’s needed is a scorcher of a day and northern Victoria’s Greens Lake will be choked with dead Murray cod and golden perch. But fishers say there’s something that can be done to stop that.
Sea Lake rail track work gets underway
Work has finally started on keeping the crumbling Sea Lake rail freight line open, but it falls short of what was promised. This is what is actually happening.
Food goes off as nation lacks leadership
A lack of leadership has been disappointing says shadow agriculture minister, Julie Collins, given the impact the agricultural workforce shortage has had on farms.
Basin authority boss’ big payday
Amid a drought that slashed irrigators’ incomes, the boss of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Phillip Glyde, had his salary and other remuneration rise to an eye-watering amount.
Victorians want to feel guilt-free about eating meat
Research – to guide a Victorian Government-funded pro-agriculture campaign – has revealed how consumers feel about the state’s farmers and what issues need to be addressed.
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