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ACCC implements quad bike safety standards

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is implementing new quad bike safety standards announced by the Federal Government in October. The new safety standards are in response to continuing deaths from quad bike use. The ACCC said it...

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ACCC hears concerns about how the water market operates at a Shepparton forum

Irritated irrigators filled the room at the Shepparton Golf Club last Wednesday to vent their concerns about the operation of the water market. One farmer went as far as saying that for dairy to prosper again, carryover had to be scrapped, while at...

Rodney Woods

13 Nov 2019

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East Gippsland man convicted on eagle poisoning charges

An East Gippsland landowner has been convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018. The landowner was also convicted for...

Geoff Adams

14 Nov 2019

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East Gippsland man convicted on eagle poisoning charges

Geoff Adams

14 Nov 2019

Water

Basin committee has first indigenous chair

Phil Duncan will become the first indigenous person to lead the Basin Community Committee after the Murray-Darling Basin Authority board appointed him for a three-year term. The independent body is made up of basin community members representing an...

Rodney Woods

14 Nov 2019

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More drought funding for Victorian farmers

Additional targeted support is now available for farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District as part of the Victorian Government’s drought and dry conditions support package, now rolling out across the state. State Member for Northern...

Rodney Woods

14 Nov 2019

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Strathbogie Forest protection welcomed

The Save Our Strathbogie Forest community campaign has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that native logging will be phased-out by 2030. The change involves the immediate protection of the Strathbogie Forest. SOSF spokesperson Bertram...

Country News

14 Nov 2019

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Mental health issues and a lack of hope dominate basin plan discussions

The independent panel assessing social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin has wrapped-up its series of workshops and meetings. Panel members travelled to 29 locations across the basin over three weeks capturing the broad range of...

Rodney Woods

14 Nov 2019

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Politicians call for water ministers to walk away from basin plan

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has called for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be ripped up, while a Victorian MP wants Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to walk away as well. Speaking during a Budgets Estimates hearing on October 31, Mr...

Rodney Woods

13 Nov 2019

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Forest industry axed

The Victorian Government has announced the phase-out of all logging in the state’s native forests by 2030. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said this was the largest protection plan in the state’s history. “We’re taking this step to...

Jamieson Salter

13 Nov 2019

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Protecting paddock trees

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s Paddock Tree Guard project has been trialled through the Gecko Clan Landcare Network’s Goomalibee Landcare Group. A small group of people gathered at a Goomalibee property recently to...

Jamieson Salter

13 Nov 2019

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Key data collected in fight against carp

The Carp Biomass Project has produced key information to control carp in a collaboration with scientists and government agencies across Australia. The findings will help Australians to combat carp, one of the world’s most destructive pests...

Jamieson Salter

13 Nov 2019

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Meat and Livestock Australia launches new campaign

A new beef campaign by Meat & Livestock Australia will focus on beef versatility by highlighting quick and easy beef recipes for mid-week meals. The campaign will also reassure consumers the beef they’re buying is 100 per cent Australian...

Jamieson Salter

12 Nov 2019

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Native fish may be extinct no more

A fish species thought to be extinct may have been found during fish population surveys at Third Reedy Lake near Kerang. Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville said the rare sighting reflected the work done to protect the ecosystems. “This is...

Jamieson Salter

12 Nov 2019

Water

Water summit at Moama

Water trading co-op Waterpool is hosting a water summit where key policy, market and industry information from government, investors and corporate entities will be presented.

Rodney Woods

12 Nov 2019

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No drought funding for Moira Shire

Despite Member for Nicholls Damian Drum announcing that Moira Shire Council was set to get $1 million in drought funding, this is not the case.

Rodney Woods

12 Nov 2019

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Heathcote Show

Dedicated volunteers came together this year to run the 138th Heathcote Show on Tuesday, November 5. Show president Alan Harris said the day ran smoothly with good crowd numbers. “We’ve been trying to work hard to make it a family-friendly day...

Jamieson Salter

11 Nov 2019

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Riverina team helps crews up north

Southern Riverina Rural Fire Service teams are lending a much-needed hand to their fellow firefighters in NSW.

James Bennett

11 Nov 2019

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Weed spraying underway in Greater Shepparton

Weed spraying is under way along regional roads in Greater Shepparton. Conducted by Greater Shepparton City Council, the works aim to control weed species including Paterson’s curse, horehound, nightshade and blackberry. “Spring and...

Ashlea Witoslawski

11 Nov 2019