Farming and Environment
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VFF demand answers around mandates
FARMERS remain in the dark and are at risk of breaching workplace relations requirements as uncertainty surrounding obligations under the vaccination mandate for agricultural workers…
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First full water allocations in years
NSW Murray irrigators are “elated” after they woke last week to discover their water allocations had doubled. It is the first time Murray general security…
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New FFMVic firefighters feel the heat during training course
NEW firefighter recruits have spent the week in training to help protect Loddon-Mallee communities ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. Thirty-six Forest Fire Management Victoria’s…
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Funding to fight pests for Landcare
NULLAWILL Landcare Group and Ultima Landcare Group are set to receive $48,495 and $45,285 respectively through the Victorian Government’s Community Volunteer Action Grants to assist…
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Vaccine needed to attend saleyards
ONLY people vaccinated against the coronavirus will be permitted into the Swan Hill saleyards, council has confirmed. “In accordance with directions from the Chief Health…
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Campaign for the safety of seasonal workers
GROWERS are on notice to provide safe seasonal worker accommodation as Swan Hill Council launches a campaign on non-compliance next month. The compliance campaign, in…
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Sand proves a Choke hazard
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) says there is no “silver bullet” solution to the “sand slug” problem impacting the Barmah Choke on the Murray River.…
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Drought Resilience Leaders Program tackles future problems
THE Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund is inviting Mallee residents to become part of a national network of people passionate about preparing communities for future…
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Floodplain plan gets audience
SWAN Hill and Nyah residents have shown keen interest in Victoria’s plan to save priority Murray River floodplains, with more than 100 people taking time…
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Wyche saleyards ‘ramp up’ their renovations
THE Wycheproof saleyard will receive a number of upgrades thanks to the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The $142,699 project will enhance the saleyard…
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