Coalition contenders firm in Indi, Bendigo
Ex-Indigo mayor James Trenery will run as Liberal candidate against independent MP Helen Haines in Indi. See who else is firming for an election run.
Victoria
How a Victorian Merino farming family battle drought
“Horrendous” dry spells have taught these farmers to make tough decisions early, but have not harmed their faith in the industry.
Victorian farmer guilty of animal cruelty for a second time
A northern Victorian farmer has been fined after dead sheep were found in a water trough at his property two years ago.
10-year-old star to take on the world
Young Lancefield motocross star Mason Ezergailis will be testing his mettle at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in the Netherlands next month.
Western Victorian town ‘missing’ its historic pub
A 140-year-old pub sitting vacant in the state’s west is ready for a new owner to revive its legacy after its doors closed last month and are yet to reopen.
Victorian family to sell renowned almond orchards
After more than 40 years of development, a Sunraysia family is selling its 410ha almond, citrus and avocado orchards.
Northern Victorian dairy sold in eight-figure deal
A 760ha dairy farm near Echuca, with an 800-cow herd, has been snapped up in a multimillion dollar transaction. See the details.
VFF board advises Grains Group it’s cashing out what’s left of deed poll fund
The Victorian Farmers Federation has written to the executive of the Grains Group advising them of its intentions.
Anti-hunting activists’ attack
Anti duck hunting activists offences soared from just two last season on Victorian waterways to 30 during the 2024 harvest.
Bird flu outbreak reaches seventh operation
A seventh case of avian influenza has been detected in Victoria’s Golden Plains Shire, with existing movement controls to remain in place.
The cardio gap between city and country
When cattle farmer Jeannine Oman lost her husband to a heart attack, she was exposed to the reality of regional health care in Victoria.
‘Locking up public forests’: Bush users say no
Victorians have been signing a petition calling on the government to halt converting state forests into national parks, locking out hunters, firewood collectors, prospectors and horse and trail-bike riders.
Picture gallery: Melbourne International 3 Day Event
The finest horse riders across Australia made their way to Werribee Park at the King’s Birthday long weekend. See them in action.
Poultry producers left in the dark
The ACCC has failed to define if most Victorian poultry producers can continue to label their eggs as free range, after many locked up their birds to prevent the spread of bird flu.
‘Everyone is playing catch up’
Farmers in eastern Victoria received up to 140mm of rain in the past week but there was no rain at all in large parts of north-eastern Victoria and southern NSW.
How Victorian brothers are tackling farm safety
A simple device designed by two farming brothers has given producers a new tool to improve safety on-farm.
Picture gallery: Casterton Kelpie Muster
Thousands gathered in western Victoria over the weekend for the 28th Australian Kelpie Muster, with the event reaching an impressive milestone. See all the action.
SPC cuts could ‘kill’ fruit industry
Growers are contemplating ripping out trees in the wake of a decision by a leading manufacturing company to reduce supply orders.
CFA ultra-light tankers get crew protection
All of the CFA’s 246 ultra-light tankers will be fitted with new crew protection systems, including heat curtains and foam systems. See them in action.
Fifth farm hit with bird flu outbreak
A fifth farm in the Golden Plains Shire has been hit with bird flu, despite producers locking up free-range birds.
Wimmera rare earth mine receives $180m backing
A US uranium producer has poured millions into a proposed rare earths mine which will cover 2500ha of arable farmland.
Farmers wild over dog attacks
The state government has denied Mallee farmers permits to shoot wild dogs and offered no financial support to build dog-proof fencing as attacks rise.
Outback driving raises funds for RFDS
A two decade driving partnership entered into its next chapter on Sunday, with more than 100 vehicles departing Bendigo for the Outback Car Trek.
Activists stalk logging truck for 200kms
Anti-logging activists stalked a logging truck for almost 200km, tailgating and weaving in and out of traffic, before being intercepted by police.
Meet the farmer who has walked to both the north and south poles
A life on the land is a different pace from years spent trekking across the world. But for Peter Bland, the ethos is the same.
Young Benalla star to take on North America
Imogen Randall is a 15-year-old cutting star, and has been selected to compete at the at the American National High School Rodeo. See her story.
WorkSafe telehandler licence deadline hits snag
Farmers must obtain a telehandler licence from July 1, but there are no courses available in regional Victoria.
Lack of childcare ‘killing’ rural towns
Heather Sherwell has rung every childcare centre in her region and can only find one day of care in Horsham – an hour’s drive from home. Now her family might be forced to relocate to Melbourne.
Melbourne Cup Tour’s 39 stops revealed
Australian racing’s most prized trophy will visit a basketball legend’s country pub and a major US city on its 2024 tour. Find out if the Cup is coming to your town.
Young guns learn the ropes of farming
Want to be a farmer but don’t have any land? A new initiative is giving young people a chance to learn how to farm without it.
Calls for bird flu lockdown
Commercial poultry producers want all farm and backyard birds locked up for at least a month, to minimise the spread of avian influenza.
New avian influenza strain found at Terang farm
A new strain of Avian influenza has been detected at a Terang poultry farm, which is an unrelated strain to the one detected at Meredith earlier this week. This is what we know.
New strategy could see rural farmland rezoned
A Victorian council’s draft rural strategy has raised concerns for the future of farming and food security in the region. These are the changes that could come in to play.
Victorian CFA calls for more volunteers
Electrician and small businessman Joey Zakkour says being a volunteer firefighter can easily slot into your schedule.
Iconic Victorian country hotels hit the market
Two of the state’s oldest country hotels have been listed for sale where they are expected to receive multimillion dollar offers. See the details.
Gippsland family to sell leading greenhouse property
A large-scale protected cropping property renowned for its eggplants and tomatoes in West Gippsland has been listed for sale.
AEMO to sell VNI West company
The Australian Energy Market Operator will sell its subsidiary TCV to another company, which will then build, own or operate VNI West. See the latest.
VFF refuses dairy refunds
The VFF is refusing to refund milk levies it received from dairy farmers, despite introducing one-off membership payments.
Farmer and student mental health funded into 2025
A boost of cash from the state government will keep the lights on for two rural mental health services at a time of great need.
Farmers hit with highest FSPL hikes in Victoria
Farmers are about to be hit with Fire Services Property Levy hikes of almost 60 per cent, to help cover union pay demands.
Kate and Croc — a match made in heaven
At only 11 years of age, Kate Henry and her kelpie will be competing at the 28th Australian Kelpie Muster, and she is encouraging other young people to join her.
Gina Rinehart snaps up Western District farm
Australia’s richest person has purchased a 510ha property in Victoria’s west, but there has been some speculation about its intended use. See the details.
Landcare legacy ‘under threat’
Landcare says the Victorian Government’s year-by-year approach to funding is undercutting conservation work across the state.
Road cuts ‘a maintenance bomb’
Contractors are warning failing to spend money on resurfacing roads today, will cost taxpayers 10 times as much to repair once they collapse.
RACV hunting for Victoria’s crumbling roads
Greater transparency for regional road funding is needed, the RACV says, as the motoring group searches for the state’s most dangerous roads.
Western Victorian farm charged after 2022 death
A farm company near Ararat will face court after a local farmer was killed attempting to unload a bulk seed bag almost two years ago.
Powercor fined $2.1m
A Shepparton magistrate has found Powercor’s failure to clear lines could have been “disastrous”.
Wombat Forest worker targeted in activist attack
Activists smashed up a $350,000 logging excavator and daubed it with graffiti, warning its owner has “become a target”.
Rural men urged to ‘stand up’ to end gendered violence
Difficult conversations regarding the role of men in tackling high rates of regional family violence are essential in addressing the issue, a prominent Nationals MP says.
What the 2024 Victorian budget means for farmers
The budget has been handed down. We break down all the figures you need to know, including how much more farmers will be paying for the fire services protection levy.
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