Gippsland wildlife populations recovering from Black Summer devastation face new fire threat
Five years on from the Black Summer bushfires, a planned burn-off in the state’s east has sparked alarm for our native wildlife.
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Strathkellar farmer using fences for dry dams
Strathkellar beef producer Rob Walter has taken to fencing his dams to help his Angus cattle bloom. “We’ve had dams I’ve never seen dry in my lifetime, but they’re dry.”
Victorian legal eagle to sell landmark Western District farms
The owner of a Victorian farming empire has listed 1200ha of “powerhouse” grazing and irrigation farmland near Hamilton. See the details.
Hay company’s massive fine after dad’s workplace death
The company in charge of a Bridgewater plant where a worker was crushed in a hay-baling machine has been fined 20 times its bank balance over the death.
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‘Hit and miss’: Concerns about wild dog fence reliability
It was trumpeted as “first line defence” but the electric fence erected to control wild dogs in Tallangatta is now “hit and miss” – with no staff to maintain it.
Little Desert farmers begin fire recovery
Judy Ellis is one of many farmers reinstating her fencing after the Little Desert National Park fires. Meanwhile, BlazeAid volunteers set up camp at Nhill to continue their efforts.
Fire levy debate: ‘It’s a surrogate land tax’
Local government and farmers are rallying to oppose the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, as one council projects a 164 per cent cost increase to its farmers.
Five Victorian solar farms switched off due to bushfire concerns
A foreign-owned renewable energy company has had five of its solar farms shut down due to concerns vegetation was not being managed.
Cherry farmer to spend six-figure sum after worker’s hand injury
A Victorian fruit grower will spend an estimated $220,000 to improve health and safety after a worker’s hand was caught and degloved in a conveyor belt.
Horrific drought grips Victoria, thousands left to haul in water
Water tanks dry, households rationing drinking water, animals parched — this is the reality for thousands of Victorian families and farmers struggling through the worst drought seen in almost two decades.
Wind and solar win levy discount
“The fact that renewable energy companies will have their levy capped stinks,” says Normanville farmer Bec Marshall.
Town needs three officers to ensure no black market
Concerns are growing about a rise in poaching and other illegal activity following cuts to fisheries officers position in East Gippsland.
ADF case against VFF settled
The Australian Dairy Farmers lobby has settled its legal dispute with the VFF on unpaid fees. But how will it pay the next $300,000?
Local family snap up historic central Victorian rural estate
A 145-year-old farm, set on 155ha with an iconic Georgian homestead, has been sold in a recent eight-figure deal.
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