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Jospehine Johns encourages people to get behind the agricultural industry statewide.

Petition seeks veto rights for Victorian farmers as projects expand

Landholder rights in Victoria have attracted scrutiny in recent years as the number of renewables and mining projects increases across the state.

14 January, 2026

McKenzie Creek farmer Neville McIntyre assesses his historic stables dating back to the 1880s were heavily damaged after destructive winds struck a generational farm.

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Historic building bears the brunt of storm

VIctoria Police's Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash on the Western Highway outside of Dimboola.

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Western Highway remains closed after fatal truck crash near Dimboola

More than 300 corellas died after ingesting poisoned grain near the Horsham riverbank in April 2025. Investigators are particularly seeking information about a push-along seed dispenser seen near the river in the days before the incident.

Public urged to help solve corella poisoning case

Don’t let your four-legged friend be in heat stress in hot cars or on hot metal surfaces on the back of utes this summer. Farms can also be additionally hazardous so dog owners have been encouraged to actively look after the environment they experience and keep them out of harm’s way.

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Don’t let your dog suffer in the heat

With summer approaching, regular grassland observations are more important than ever to help track fire risk across Victoria. Edenhope CFA volunteer, Ian Hiller has a weekly task for about six months of the year, augmenting satellite data that informs the CFA on fire risk across Victoria. The CFA provides training and tools (such as the card Ian is holding) and is calling on more people to participate in the data reporting. For the record, Ian said the paddock pictured was “between 40 and 50 per cent” cured.

CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

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It’s beginning to look a lot like harvest...

VicGrid personnel were denied access by hundreds of farmers at Ben Duxson's gate. Ben Duxson (left) talking to VicGrid personnel (right).

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Farmers campaign gathers momentum

Japanese encephalitis is rare but potentially serious and is caused by a virus transmitted through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes are usually active from mid-spring to late autumn in south-eastern Australia and health authorities recommend using mosquito nets, and screen windows and doors on dwellings.

Japanese encephalitis virus detected locally

Warracknabeal apprentice Jamie Eckermann swapped tractors for a 600-plus horsepower Supercar as he joined the Red Bull Ampol Racing pit crew at the Sandown 500.

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Apprentice experiences life in the fast lane

CELEBRATING the significance of his car’s million-kilometre achievement with the trademark Toyota jump is Driscoll and Co stock, station and real estate agent, Gary Driscoll with Horsham Toyota service manager, Tim Barnett. The 2009 Landcruiser 200 Series Sahara has had almost all its scheduled services done there, and was still driving well on its original motor and transmission.

Oh what a million: Gary Driscoll’s LandCruiser honoured after reaching 999,999km

Blue areas show the most recently proposed REZ in Western Victoria

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More REZ announced for Victoria

Landholders in Western Victoria have blocked TCV personnel from entering properties earmarked for compulsory access under the VNI-West project, saying the process is unfair and unjust.

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Farmers block compulsory access

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