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Growing mineral sands and protecting our farms: D’Ambrosio
Labor is strengthening mine rehabilitation requirements for agricultural land in the Wimmera Mallee. Minister D’Ambrosio today announced the formation of the Mineral Sands Agricultural Land Restoration Working Group, bringing together farmers, experts and the resources sector to provide advice on land restoration.
$1.6 billion Nolans Project declared NT’s first Significant Project: Finocchiaro
The nation-building Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project has been declared the first Significant Project under the Territory Coordinator Act, supporting the coordinated delivery of the $1.6 billion development. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the project highlighted the critical role the Northern Territory is playing in supporting Australia's economy and national security.
World Press Photo
The Art Gallery of Ballarat brings World Press Photo to regional Victoria for the first time this August. Each year, the contest highlights the outstanding work of photojournalists and documentary photographers from across the globe.
Retirees on the River to boost Echuca Moama’s shoulder season
A new and exciting tourism initiative, Retirees on the River – Seniors' Celebrations Echuca Moama, will bring a vibrant 12-day program of offers and activities to the Echuca Moama region from Monday 7 to Friday 18 September 2026.
VFF UDV statement in response to opening milk prices
Bernie Free. "We’re extremely disappointed with initial opening milk prices at a time when dairy farmers are facing skyrocketing on-farm costs. We must see this price stepped up in the coming weeks to ensure the viability of dairy farmers and processors in these turbulent times."
VFF calls for dingos to be removed from the endangered species list in Victoria
The call follows publication of the 2025 Molecular Ecology paper Domestic Dog Introgression in Australian Dingoes: Environmental Drivers and Evolutionary Consequences, alongside recent research undertaken by the University of Adelaide, which identified substantial levels of domestic dog ancestry within south-eastern Australian dingo populations.
Agriculture production set to ease amid drier outlook: ABARES
Following a record year in 2025-26, ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5 per cent to $98.3 billion in 2026-27, ($104.5 billion when fisheries and forestry are included). Agricultural export value is expected to fall, down $7 billion to $74.8 billion in 2026–?27 ($79.3 billion including fisheries and forestry exports).
The people’s Cup hits the road again – Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour reveals 37 destinations for 2026 journey
The 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is back with one of its most exciting journeys yet, with 37 destinations across Australia and the world revealed today at an official launch event at Flemington Racecourse.
Design of the Mining and Rehabilitation Demonstration Pit: Gippsland Critical Minerals
Michelle Wood. The Mining and Rehabilitation Demonstration Pit is designed to test GCM’s approach to mining and measure impacts across a number of key areas including how land can be rehabilitated. It enables evidence to be gathered in-situ and to gather data that informs better design for the broader project.
Select Harvests HY 2026 results
The world’s only listed purely almond company - Select Harvests has released Half Year results announcing close to a record almond crop and increased underlying NPAT of 32.9 per cent.
