Is the shearer shortage pressure easing?
Some farmers have turned to winter shearing to tackle severe shearer shortages, with the industry also investigating new ways to find workers.
Victoria
‘Like he’s still working’: Farmer’s surprise final act
After a fatal farm accident, Alan Whelan learned his father had long ago made one final, selfless decision — to become an organ donor.
Horse deaths: No new deaths, still no answers
Answers have proved hard to come by as to why a spate of Victorian horses suddenly died earlier this month. Read the chief vet’s report here.
Electricity distributors directed to check for faulty powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria has told Powercor and AusNet to inspect powerlines for defects that risk sparking fires, after it was revealed there were anomalies left unattended.
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Pakenham cattle sale dominated by feedlots
“Astounded” is how agents say they feel after the latest store sale at Pakenham, where heavier cattle have sold to strong demand.
The tragic toll of children killed on ATVs
Children are dying in quad-bike accidents across Australia. These sobering stories show why the devastating incidents cannot be ignored.
VCE exam relief for stressed students
Results relief is on the way for desperate VCE students after special consideration on their ATAR was locked in.
Hospital workers tests positive; Pfizer eligibility expanded
A Casey Hospital employee has tested positive for Covid-19, after working one shift while infectious. It comes as eligibility for the Pfizer jab was expanded.
Where country football season stands
Just weeks out from finals, Victorian football leagues are faced with abandoning games or pushing back their seasons, as the state’s lockdown continues.
Victoria records disturbing ag-related death toll
Agriculture is on track to retain its regrettable title as one of the state’s most dangerous industries. Here is the grim toll for the year so far. (Picture: File)
Cattle surpass 650c/kg at Wodonga
Small numbers didn’t stop big prices at Wodonga today with store cattle values breaking 650c/kg. See the rates fetched here. (Picture: File)
Covid cancels another major ag event
The National Young Judges competition is the latest event to be cancelled due to Covid-19 lockdowns, which is disrupting the farming events calendar.
Two new Covid cases in Mildura
Mildura has recorded another two positive Covid cases taking the region’s tally to four as the testing blitz continues.
Vic’s biggest daily tally in 10 months; flights grounded
Victoria has recorded 22 new cases — its highest spike in Covid cases since September — while one airline has suspended flights across its network.
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