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Time to step up and act
This is the Hansard version of a speech delivered in the Upper House by shadow minister for Regional South Australia, Nicola Centofanti, in which she read a letter from Abby Miller of Naracoorte to the South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, concerning the drought situation affecting farmers in the region.
Mayor’s heartfelt appeal
“This is an emergency”. That is the urgent message from Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross, who has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government for immediate support for farmers grappling with severe drought in the area.
Mass livestock sell-off as farmers run out of feed and water amid drought
Large parts of southern Australia are enduring a horror run of dry conditions – the driest on record in some parts. Some drought-stricken farmers are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on hay and grain, and selling livestock they cannot afford to keep. Farmers running out of feed and water for their stock are being forced to sell animals in huge numbers...
Critical need for better education to help our soil thrive
“We’re really excited about partnering with talented artist Claus Stangl and believe the portraits he’s created bring to life the hidden creatures in our soil in a really fun, educational and unique way”: Alicia Doherty, Kellogg's ANZ.
Northern Grampians Shire joins call to scrap ‘outrageous’ Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund
Northern Grampians Shire Council is standing behind its residents – particularly its farmers – by joining an overwhelming call for the State Government to ‘scrap’ its unjust new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, ESVF ... "I haven’t spoken to one person in favour of this new levy. We are very concerned about how people will cope with this on top of everything else": Mayor Karen Hyslop.
Cohuna manufacturer at Mildura Field Days
Local Cohuna manufacturer, AWMA Water Control Solutions, were a part of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre contingent attending the Mildura Field Days ... AWMA were showcasing their high-performance, self-cleaning intake screens that optimise water extraction...
Caboolture Show, 6-8 June 2025
Caboolture Show
Caboolture Show Dates & Times:
Friday 6th June 8am – 9pm
Saturday 7th June 8am – 9pm
Sunday 8th June 8am – 3.30pm
Entry Prices:
Adults: $22
Concession: $12
12 to 17 years: $12
Under 11 years...
CFA brigades stand down over controversial emergency services levy
Hundreds of CFA volunteers have made the difficult decision to stand down in protest against the Victorian Government's new Emergency Services Levy, passed during a late-night parliamentary session last Thursday.
Beehero launches Beekeeping Task Manager tool for apiary management: BeeHero
BeeHero, the global leader of data-driven precision pollination ... announced the launch of its Beekeeping Task Manager tool to provide beekeepers with more effective and larger-scale apiary management, in honor of World Bee Day. BeeHero also released new data about its growing impact on pollinator health, effective pollination...
Campaspe opposes Emergency Services Volunteer Fund
Campaspe Shire Council is deeply disheartened by the passing of the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) by the Victorian Parliament. While we wholeheartedly support the necessity of funding for volunteers, Campaspe Shire Council, alongside numerous other Victorian councils, vehemently opposed the introduction of this fund.
Biosecurity exercise for Northern Australia set to get underway: DAFF
The Northern Territory Government is stepping up preparedness efforts against emergency animal diseases with a managed biosecurity exercise funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Northern Australian Coordination Network (NACN) which is set to get underway tomorrow.
Australia heading towards record-high winter crop planting: Rabobank
Australia’s farmers are heading towards a record-high winter crop planting this year, Rabobank says in its newly-released 2025/26 Australian Winter Crop Outlook. The annual outlook, by the agribusiness banking specialist’s RaboResearch division, says the nation’s grain growers are expected to plant an estimated 24.5 million hectares of winter crop this year, up 0.8 per cent on last season.
Annabelle Cleeland Statement: North East Victoria excluded from drought support
Farmers in North East Victoria have once again been left behind, with the Allan Labor Government’s latest drought funding announcement excluding our region entirely. The $15.9 million package announced today offers only token support, capped at $5000 per grant, and with strict conditions that prevent farmers from using it for the most basic and urgent needs like purchasing feed and water.
Backing farmers with more drought support: Spence
The On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grant program has already supported more than 1,500 farmers in south west Victoria and will be extended to farmers in the new and existing Local Government Areas and French Island. The package will continue for the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across south west Victoria and expand it to all West Wimmera...
Seedling survival in marginal moisture
The practice of dry sowing has become increasingly common with frequent years of below average rainfall in the sowing season. Dry sowing, where crops are sown into a dry seed bed before season breaking rainfall, has helped farmers decrease production risk and manage workload.
Farmers angry at new levy
Carey Brennan. Angry farmers and CFA members from all over Victoria gathered on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on Tuesday to protest the proposed new tax by the State Government.
From grass to glass – Sustainable grazing between the vine rows
Peter Christen. If you've ever wandered through Panacea Estate and seen a flock of sheep wandering between the vine rows, you might have wondered: What are they doing here? The answer is simple and surprisingly effective. They're helping us make better wine.
Cancelled – Bellingen Show, 24-25 May 2025
Cancelled due to showground conditions following heavy rain
Bellinger River Agricultural Society Inc.
Community Celebration with Free Activities and Easy Access
The Bellingen Show returns May 24-25...
VFF slams government over new levy: a blow to farmers doing it tough
Despite strong opposition from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and farmers from all corners of Victoria, the Allan Labor Government’s proposed Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund has today passed a vote in Parliament. The VFF is deeply disappointed by this outcome and remains gravely concerned about the impact this levy will have on farmers...
Move to Coolamon has never been regretted by Brisbane couple
Natalie and Joel Shave’s move to Coolamon, along with their two daughters, was a huge life change several years ago when they packed up their lives in Brisbane and moved to the town in February 2022 ... One conversation in 2018 was all it took to ignite Joel and Natalie’s passion for bees.
