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Irrigators raise water concerns

Environmental flows, floodplain harvesting and water allocation were key issues addressed by local farmers at a public meeting in Shepparton, part of an inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin...

Jamieson Salter

Block attempt on petition

A petition calling for a royal commission into water has been accepted by the New South Wales parliament,but only after a last minute attempt by an unnamed National Party member to block a motion relating to the petition. Member for the New South...

Geoff Adams

Euroa and Violet Town standpipes turned off

People will no longer be able to buy water from the Euroa and Violet Town standpipes. Goulburn Valley Water will temporarily close the pipes from Thursday, February 27, until further notice. The authority will use raw water instead of treated...

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Euroa and Violet Town standpipes turned off

People will no longer be able to buy water from the Euroa and Violet Town standpipes. Goulburn Valley Water will temporarily close the pipes from Thursday, February 27, until further notice. The authority will use raw water instead of treated...

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Colbinabbin silo art will be a movie star

The small town of Colbinabbin has hit the big time, with a German film crew to document the painting of its silos. German film company ARTE is shooting a documentary on Australian silo art, which will feature the development of the Colbinabbin Silo...

Jamieson Salter

Winton solar farm construction commences

Construction on a new solar farm near Winton has started after the developer secured financing for the 85 MW project. The company behind the project is FRV Services Australia, a leading global developer of renewable energy projects, which is...

Simon Ruppert

Tatura farmer appeals jail sentence over animal cruelty

A Tatura farmer charged with animal cruelty was yesterday sentenced to two months and 25 days in prison and fined $10 000, but he almost immediately appealed the sentence. John Hall, 67, was also disqualified from being in charge of farm...

Monique Preston

Follow national guide when rebuilding ramps and stockyards after fires

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia recommends the use of the National Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Yards if livestock producers are rebuilding fire-affected livestock ramps or...

Rodney Woods

Anger over northern irrigators harvesting floodplain water

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has demanded answers to why NSW and Queensland irrigators have been allowed to harvest floodplain water out of northern Murray-Darling Basin rivers.

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Polaris to exit quad bike market

Manufacturer Polaris has announced it will withdraw all quad bike models from sale in Australia before October, as a result of the new Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard 2019, which will take effect from October 11. Polaris has decided not...

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Women-only events introduced into firefighter championships

For the first time in the 147-year history of the Victorian Firefighter Championships, women will be able to battle against each other exclusively in two Marshall events at the 2020 contest. The Marshall is a traditional event first introduced into...

Rodney Woods

ABARES crop report paints dismal picture for Australia’s summer crop production

The nation’s summer crop production is expected to decrease by more than 60 per cent, while higher than expected barley and canola production is estimated to have offset lower than expected wheat production during winter. That is according to the...

Rodney Woods

Fair crack of the whip

Stewart Bryant from Mansfield has kept the days of showmanship alive through his whip-cracking performances, grabbing the attention of people across Australia. Mr Bryant tours the country to perform whip-cracking shows, recently visiting four states...

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Foster carers needed

Shepparton foster care charity Berry Street has called for more carers in regional and remote areas. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Child Protection Australia 2017-18 report showed 42 per cent of children in regional areas were in...

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Mango Almond Vanilla Muffins

Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 cup Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup of almond meal 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup of coconut sugar 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 ripe mangos Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix the...

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ACCC seeks industry members

Agriculture-related organisations have been asked to apply for membership of the Agriculture Consultative Committee, to provide feedback on issues facing the agriculture industry and strategies to enhance communication. The Australian Competition...

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Workaholic Tony suffers FOMO

He may be only 12 months old, but Tony the kelpie is already showing potential. Owned by Locksley’s James Brook, Tony loves to travel with his owner and is very loyal. He is a workaholic and hates missing out. How did he get the name Tony? I always...

Rodney Woods

Shepparton stock agent posthumously becomes an Unsung Hero

Stock agent Graeme Stone has become the first person from Greater Shepparton to be named as an Unsung Hero at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. But sadly, he narrowly missed being around to hear the news. Mr Stone died of pancreatic...

Spencer Fowler Steen

New report released to make dairy industry more sustainable

The progress of Australia’s dairy industry in meeting its 2030 farming and manufacturing sustainability goals and targets is detailed in the latest Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Report. Published on Thursday by the Australian Dairy...

Rodney Woods