Yarra River camping allowed under draft rules
The Andrews Government proposes to allow public camping on water frontages from September — including along the Yarra.
Victoria
Search widens for missing angler
An appeal to Victorians with missing friends or family is the next step in a puzzling search for a fisherman.
Downpour pleases Giffard West farmers
Heavy rainfall has been well-received by farmers in Gippsland’s Giffard East, with one farmer saying it’s the best autumn break in 10 years.
Cropping property makes more than $23k a ha
A cropping and irrigation farm near Maryborough has made more than $23,800 a hectare or $9666 an acre as the rural property market’s red hot run continues.
Victoria shuts border to Greater Brisbane
The border has been slammed shut on Brisbane, with Victoria designating the city a red travel zone from 6pm. It comes as the Queensland capital braces for a three-day snap lockdown.
Water poured on fire safety sessions
Fire Rescue Victoria school and community safety sessions have been canned over COVID-19, as CFA volunteers continue to deliver their programs.
Campground victim recovering from axe wounds
The two men accused of a violent Yarrawonga attack have been identified, while their alleged victim remains incapacitated.
30 biggest signings in country footy
Closed down by COVID-19 in 2020, regional footy is back better than ever. See all the big signings and predictions for the big leagues ahead of season openers.
How to land a $200 travel voucher
Fifty thousand $200 vouchers are up for grabs in the latest regional travel scheme for Victorians. See how to get your hands on one.
Victorians forced to isolate after Brisbane trip
A number of Victorians have been forced to isolate after they visited high-risk exposure sites during a trip to Brisbane.
New COVID alert for travellers from Queensland
Victoria hit 28 straight days with no new COVID infections on Friday but a new alert has been issued for travellers who arrived from parts of Queensland since March 12.
Shooting wild horses in Alps on the cards
A lack of public interest in rehoming brumbies is forcing Parks Victoria to look at what experts regard as the more humane option of ground shooting.
‘Absolutely fantastic’: Farm World opens with record crowd
After having last year’s event cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Farm World is back and has kicked off with a record opening day crowd.
Wet conditions at Wodonga drive cattle prices higher
Amid falls of up to 100mm of rain, commission buyers, producers and feedlotters have been lobbing spirited bids for heifers and steers.
Playfords are doing it for the kids
After their son spent months in the Royal Children’s Hospital with a heart condition, the Playfords have dedicated their time to raising money for the cause.
Record downpour as more rain on way
More rain is on the way for Victoria this weekend as parts of the state were hit by their wettest March day on record.
Map: Where livestock has been stolen in Victoria
Only four of the 249 livestock theft offences recorded last year led to arrests, new data reveals. Search our interactive to see the number of thefts in your area over the last five years.
Netballers ousted by bizarre men’s footy rule
A tiny town’s netball and junior footy players have been told they can’t play, with this bizarre men’s footy reason to blame.
Victoria’s east coast cops drenching
Flood warnings are in place for parts of Gippsland and the Otway coast as wild weather makes its way south from NSW.
Seventy years on the land still not enough for Max
A passion for the lifestyle and animals has kept Simpson dairy farmer Max Begely busy for the past 70 years. Nominate other long-serving farming legends here.
Animal welfare laws in limbo
Farmers, fishers and hunters must wait until next year to see what Victoria’s new animal welfare laws will look like.
CFA training stuff-up hits volunteers
At least 2000 active CFA volunteers have been told to return their national certificates of attainment to operate pumps.
Cross-border police operation targets livestock theft
Victoria has joined other states in random inspections of livestock carriers to identify and disrupt the movement of stolen stock across Australia. Here’s what you need to know.
Wild wind and rain set to lash Victoria
The wild weather system that sparked chaos in NSW is bearing down on Victoria, bringing storms and potential floods.
Victoria’s COVID restrictions changing this week
More restrictions will be eased later this week, after Victoria hit an incredible virus milestone. These are the rule changes in effect from Friday.
Why salmonella cases plunged in 2020
An unexpected effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been a significant drop in salmonella cases, and it might surprise you why.
Seasonal workers touch down in Tassie
The first Pacific Island workers bound for Victorian farms have finally landed and are in quarantine – but is their arrival too late for farmers struggling with workforce shortages?
Inside Victoria’s mass COVID vaccination hubs
Some of Melbourne CBD’s most famous landmarks have been transformed into mass jab centres, with thousands of Victorians eligible for the COVID vaccination from Monday.
Man charged over suspected rainbow house attack
A well-known Melbourne hairdresser was allegedly threatened over colourful plans to redecorate his Phillip Island home – now police have charged someone.
Feedlots wade in at Ballarat
Feedlots stepped up to buy the majority of the offerings at the latest Ballarat store sale. Here’s what happened.
What’s new at Farm World 2021?
Visitors to Farm World this year will have the chance to see the event by twilight in a new fixture to bring together significant ag players. Here’s what else you can expect.
Farmer fears for reclaimed land along rivers
A beef producer who has spent years revegetating crown land water frontage fears it will all be for nought if camping is allowed.
Farmland price boom is gathering steam
Move over regional houses, Victoria’s farmland market has been bubbling over — and now it’s white hot, writes Ed Gannon.
Teen rider in quest for brumby-chasing record
From sunrise rides and feeding cattle to chasing brumbies and attending calf sales, this girl, 13, leads a life many will envy.
What riverside camping opponents want instead
Farmers and environmentalists are joining forces, pressuring the Victorian Government to limit camping on crown land water frontages.
Battin, backers quit after failed Lib leadership spill
The MP who failed to overthrow the Victorian Liberal Party leader has resigned from shadow cabinet along with his key backers.
Why more Victorians are chasing the rural dream
Melburnians are increasingly ditching the crammed ‘burbs and shifting to the country, new research confirms. And it’s not just retirees making the move.
Win for local footy as crowd cap increased
Crowd limits at community and country footy matches will be increased when the season kicks off, with local games returning to relatively “normal” conditions.
Wimmera farm sells for more than $15k a ha
A tightly held farm in the Wimmera has sold for more than $15,000 a hectare or $6000 an acre — believed to be a new record.
Southwest Victorian farm sells for nearly $6 million
A grazing farm in southwest Victoria has sold for nearly $6 million — equating to more than a whopping $17,500 a hectare.
What to expect at post-COVID field days
Machinery will be demonstrated live at the soon to-start first major ag event in Victoria since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bonnie the teen brumby chaser
Brumby mustering has an uncertain future in Victoria’s High Country, but that isn’t stopping a 13-year-old girl chasing the caught-by-rope record.
Tense border wait as other states sweat on results
NSW and Queensland’s latest COVID cases are confirmed to be the UK strain, with Victoria weighing up border changes.
Painful details of Premier’s shock near-miss
Daniel Andrews has revealed just how close he came to suffering catastrophic spinal damage after falling on slippery stairs.
Strong farm optimism for new season
Victorian farmers are feeling optimistic about the new season ahead after a year of strong prices and solid rain, a new survey has revealed.
Victorian barley growers to supply Aussie beer brands
Some of Australia’s best known beers will source their malting barley from dozens of Victorian growers. Here’s what it means for the industry.
Western District farm sells for record price
A farm in Victoria’s Western District has sold for more than $23,500 a hectare, or $9550 an acre. The new record smashed price expectations. Full details here.
Making dairy farming more profitable
A southwest Victorian dairy farmer has travelled the world, visiting 11 countries in a quest to help other Australians working in the industry make more money.
4WD key as police close on high country suspect
This rugged 4WD is owned by thousands of Aussies, including hundreds of high country hunters — and it’s helping police close in on a suspect in the case of the missing campers.
Backflip on local footy crowd rules
A raft of proposed changes to crowd rules for community and country footy have been scrapped by AFL Victoria.
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