Farmer to contest animal welfare charges
A farmer near Colac, was also a livestock agent and well-known sporting identity, is disputing more than 40 animal welfare charges laid against him.
Victoria
‘Surging fatalities is a rising trend’
Will Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor offer a special regional Victorian roads package? With an election only months away, calls are getting louder.
Four Western District farms hit the market for $23.5m-plus combined
A portfolio of beef and dairy properties spanning 1076ha, has been listed for sale with a series of price tags. See the details.
Historic Wimmera farm sold to locals
Almost 800ha of tightly held mixed farmland in western Victoria has changed hands in an eight-figure deal. See the details.
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‘We’ve basically had two months with no rain’
Rain has missed the farms facing Victoria’s green drought over summer, as farmers’ worries turn to water supply. See how producers are feeling.
Iconic tractor collection to go under the hammer
Len Hanks has spent a lifetime living on the land and working his farm with his beloved Ferguson tractors. Now his impressive collection is for sale.
Man dies in ATV farm tragedy
A 78-year-old man has died while driving an All-Terrain Vehicle near Wangaratta on Australia Day.
More Western District farms sold to timber interests
Major blue gum plantation developers have swooped on two dairy farms totalling more than 320 hectares near Simpson. See the latest.
Premier invited to inspect neglected Upper Murray roads
Premier Jacinta Allan has been invited to a small rural council area experiencing big roads problems for more than a decade.
Beloved central Victorian livestock agent farewelled
Tributes have flowed for a Central Victorian livestock agent and community football stalwart who passed away earlier this month.
Victoria’s doctor shortage hits Gippsland urgent care facility
A regional urgent care clinic which provides a “vital” service for Gippslanders has been forced to sporadically close in recent weeks due to a lack of resources.
‘They didn’t want me to go in there’
A bulldozer contractor has said they were pulled off work on a fire break in the midst of the Grampians fires to protect a “culturally sensitive” site.
Legal bid to end dingo control
Animals Australia is making a Supreme Court bid to end dingo control in Eastern Victoria, delivering statewide protection.
12-month delay on recovery funds
Rural councils are waiting on the Allan Government to pass on federal recovery funds for the February 2024 storms and fires.
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