Southwest farmers battle quarry plans
Ondit residents and farmers are battling a nearby quarry’s plans to expand, saying the plans would be “disastrous” for the region.
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Calls to microchip backyard chooks
Would you microchip your chicken or budgie just as you would a cat or dog? A vet has issued a warning for future avian flu outbreaks.
Activist group to pay damages to abattoir
A Victorian abattoir has lost its legal bid to stop the publishing of a 14-minute video of its facility practices, but has won a six-figure sum in damages.
Fruit grower charged over coolroom death
A Shepparton fruit grower has been charged over the coolroom death of a truck driver.
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Cabinet reshuffle as Symes sworn in as treasurer
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has majorly reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of Tim Pallas. See all of the changes.
Food safety regulators to merge
The Allan Government says the scope, staging and timing of the Dairy Food Safety Victoria and PrimeSafe merger is yet to be determined.
City brothers live the dream taking over Mallee pub
Two brothers are fulfilling a lifelong ambition to run a small country pub, while last drinks have been had at a 123-year-old venue in East Gippsland.
‘It’s part of our Christmas now’
A southwest Victorian community has rallied to continue an annual Christmas tradition, despite a dry year. See all the best pics here.
$25m price tag for Victorian dairy farms
An emerging dairy processor is selling a 900ha dairy aggregation, spanning four farms in northern Victoria. See the details.
$616m hike in emergency levies to fund bureaucrats
“It should be called the emergency services and public sector wages fund,” says CFA volunteers chief Adam Barnett.
Blackberry infestations explode
Repeated bushfires, followed by three wet seasons has led to an explosion in blackberry infestations that are blocking bush access.
Millions to be spent upgrading country school toilets
More than $3.3 million has been contracted by the state government for school toilet upgrades, in what one MP is calling a questionable use of taxpayer funds.
Victorian fruit icon back on the ASX after 20 years absence
Previously delisted in 2005 following its acquisition by Coca-Cola Amatil, SPC Global has now re-emerged after a three-way merger.
Victoria’s ‘grand old dame’ to reopen after 18 years
The future of a Victorian High Country icon has been resolved with its future secured for the next four decades. See the details.
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