Divided by rain: Victorian growers rejoice, northern growers wait
Some of Australia’s most valuable cropping regions are still waiting for rain, with little time left in the winter planting window.
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Victorian farmer confidence a mixed bag
While the state’s dairy farmers are reportedly optimistic for the economic year ahead, Victorian grain grower confidence is trending down.
Mooroopna proves a point with homegrown young gun
Mooroopna supporters have used social media to come to the rescue, proving former Tiger Nathan Drummond is a homegrown player.
New brewhouse aims to help struggling timber community
Young Orbost couple Chris and Gab Moore are “putting everything on the line” to create a new farmhouse brewery and malt house.
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Speedy tests key to getting back on track
Rapid Covid-19 testing should be introduced in Victoria to help protect our food chain supply, argues Peter Walsh.
Ballarat league calls off home and away season
One of Victoria’s top competitions has called off the remainder of its home and away season due to the ongoing impact of restrictions.
Huge cost blowout feared on $15b inland rail
An explanation is being demanded after “alarming disparities” were raised between original and recent plans for the Melbourne-Brisbane inland rail.
Price guide: How much prime cattle are making
Prime cattle have sold to strong demand at Wodonga, Pakenham and Mortlake this week. Our guide details the price ranges.
Hundreds of workers, shoppers forced into isolation
Workers and shoppers at a Caroline Springs shopping centre are isolating after they were deemed close contacts. It comes as a doctor at Royal Children’s Hospital contracted Covid.
The voices missing from riverside camping conversation
The Victorian Government has confirmed pilot sites for riverside camping, but two major groups are fighting to have their say.
Dan’s admission about source of state’s outbreak
Daniel Andrews has admitted one thing when asked for an update about how the current outbreak started. Meanwhile, those who try to flee locked-down Melbourne have been threatened with penalties.
Campers’ threat to biosecurity ‘minimal’
A controversial plan to allow camping on Victorian crown river frontages has been “well received” by farmers, the state’s agriculture minister says.
‘Too good to be true’: $31.5m offer to sell farm
A North East Victorian farmer who negotiated to sell his property for three times its value to build a fast rail line hasn’t seen a cent.
Chook link to alleged meth ring
Drug-making chemicals were thought by an accused trafficker’s associate to be for farming chickens, a court has heard.
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