Loose gravel won’t cut it: Rural Vic motorists
Russell and Sharon Hocking says simply “chucking” loose gravel into rural potholes isn’t good enough, and are taking their concerns right to the top.
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‘Over-reliant’: Paper imports to skyrocket
Relying on Indonesia and China for all our copy paper shifts the environmental cost offshore, as images of cleared rainforests show.
Vic government ‘not doing a thing’ as more timber job losses loom
More than 1000 timber workers face the axe as VicForests makes a last-ditch appeal against the legal lockup of Victoria’s native forests.
Feedlot buyers dominate at Ballarat
Feedlot buyers were out in force at Ballarat as the winter supply drop-off looms, while restockers remain cautious of feed shortages.
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Teams eye breakthrough flags
There are still 22 teams undefeated this season across country Victoria’s football leagues — including some teams that have not won a flag in decades.
What is happening with Shepp fast rail
It was a bold vision: Melbourne to Shepp in 30 minutes. Here’s where it stands, three years and a share in $20 million later.
101 goals in nine games for ex-AFL forward
A former AFL forward has booted 101 goals in nine games. You’ll be shocked to see how many he kicked to bring up the milestone.
Vote now on The 100 Greatest Country Australians
We’ve named the top 100 Aussies from the bush, now it’s your turn. Watch the rankings change in real time as you tell us if we got right.
How to get kids excited about horticulture
Velisha Farms are changing the way young people think about agriculture and promoting the vast array of jobs to school-aged kids.
Will this be a record year for milk prices?
Are Australia’s dairy farmers finally getting a reasonable return for their efforts? We look at a decade’s worth of opening prices to find out.
Animal activists’ dob on duck hunters goes wrong
Activists who dobbed in duck hunters for shooting too many birds have ended up with fines themselves, while the hunters were found innocent. Here’s how the spectacular story unfolded.
Where should ag go on carbon emissions?
Should ag be exempt from zero carbon emissions by 2050? We’re asking the question as Victoria’s federal Nationals MPs call for balance on climate action.
Strong cattle prices at stellar Leongatha sale
More than 4500 cattle yarded at Leongatha’s latest store sale have sold to strong demand. And one factor continues to drive hungry buyers.
Billion-dollar beef processor buys Hardwicks Meats
Australian family-owned Hardwicks Meats at Kyneton has been taken over by a global beef processor, majority owned by a Chinese company.
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