Hero chopper pilots save NQ families
If it wasn’t for bush helicopter pilots, people would be left cut-off and isolated on stations across North Queensland’s flooded inland.
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North west floods devastate landholders
The history-making flood in the state’s north-west will leave more than an estimated 300,000 cattle dead and landholders destitute.
PM announces cash for flood-hit shires
Queensland shires inundated by devastating floods that have caused widespread losses will get $1 million each.
Shocking photos of sea of dead cattle after floods
Struggling Queensland farmers have received another devastating blow to their livelihood with floodwaters wreaking havoc on crops and livestock, with one farmer revealing he lost 70 per cent of his herd. WARNING: Distressing pictures.
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Average finish for the Riverina
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Season turns bad in the Wimmera
A PERFECT start to the season for Charlton grower Rick Lang had turned to bitter disappointment.
Vetch hay a saviour at Barraport
VETCH hay has been the bright spot in the Kane family’s cropping operation at Barraport.
Prospects wane in Western District
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Mallee crops a mixed bag
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Varied yields across Victoria
WHEN a farmer strips a 120ha paddock and only gets a truckload of grain, things can look a little grim.
Failed spring hits farmers
SOUTHEAST Australia is on track for a spring which some farmers fear could be the worst in half a century.
Western Victoria enters drought
THE whole of western Victoria is now officially in the red, Bureau of Meteorology’s latest drought statement says.
Dry season bites yields
HAY yields are tipped to be below average in much of Victoria this season as dry conditions bite into fodder stocks.
Dry raises grass fire risk: CFA
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