‘Bureaucracy without conviction’: Plans for Maffra pub stalled
A unique plan to resurrect a vacant Gippsland pub — that would double as a tractor showroom — are in limbo with the local council slow to approve plans.
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Moyhu Wagyu sold for second time in two years
A WA-based wagyu producer has purchased a highly-regarded North East Victorian aggregation and its wagyu breeding herd.
VFF slashes staff numbers
The VFF’s dairy, grains and livestock group leaders say they are struggling to advocate for farmers with no staff available.
Melbourne Show woodchop doubt lingers
As another woodchop gets the axe due to no wood, Melbourne Royal Show organisers are looking interstate to ensure its event survives.
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Farmer fined, banned from owning sheep for ten years
The animal cruelty case came from complaints that the farmer had failed to shear a mob of sheep for more than 12 months. (Picture: File)
Pet meat warning after 20 dogs die
At least 58 dogs in Victoria have suffered from a severe liver disease, and owners are being warned to be on high alert as pet meat is investigated.
Lockdown set to lift but tough rules remain
Schools, shops and gyms will reopen, while the 5km travel limit is set to be axed, but other tough rules will remain for months to come.
Vic fireys banned from fighting US blazes
Victorian firefighters have been banned from battling wildfires in Canada and US, despite other Aussie states sending help — here’s why.
Revealed: Applications to rezone farmland
Farmland in Nagambie, Echuca and Gippsland could be rezoned and turned into housing estates. See how to have your say on the applications made by developers and councils.
NSW virus death toll grows as end of lockdown beckons for Vic
Health authorities are confident Victoria’s Delta outbreak is under control but remain tight-lipped on plans to ease restrictions. It comes as NSW’s death toll grows.
Animal activists raise $175,000 for High Court bid
The money raised in just 23 days for a bid to change hidden camera laws includes a donation from a prominent Aussie philanthropist.
Tale of two seasons for Victorian growers
West Australian grain growers are poised to reap a record crop, but in Victoria it’s more of a locality lottery.
Local cattle producers buy big at Bairnsdale
Market trends at the latest Bairnsdale store cattle sale have “been the opposite” of what is being seen elsewhere in Victoria. SEE PRICES FETCHED
Inside secret AFL review into country footy
Country and community footy chiefs are nervous about a “covert” review of funding and governance of the game.
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