Decked out: Brian Bolding's decision to transform a car ferry into a floating restaurant and seafood shop on Lakes Entrance is paying dividends. Picture: GREG SCULLIN.

Decked out: Brian Bolding's decision to transform a car ferry into a floating restaurant and seafood shop on Lakes Entrance is paying dividends. Picture: GREG SCULLIN.

Victorian farmers unhappy with water deal

The Victorian Farmers Federation is disappointed with the Victorian Government%u2019s deal with the Commonwealth Government to exempt 60,000 megalitres outside of the 4 percent water trading cap.

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Pay-by-the-km proposal for car insurance

A NEW study's found basing the cost of car insurance on how far you drive can save people money and help the environment.

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Fruit and veg pesticide tests should be compulsory: Greens

THE NSW Greens say testing of fruit and vegetables for chemical residues should be compulsory, and the results should be made public.

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Back Paddock

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Kevin tries to muster courage

Will Kevin Rudd be at this year's Deni ute muster?

THE pressure on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to do a bit of circle work in his infamous ute at this year's Deni muster is growing.

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Latrobe takes the under-15 flag

LATROBE has taken top-honours at this year's VCFL under-15 championship. 


Making a mark

Pictures: See all the thrills and spills from Traralgon’s win against Drouin at the weekend.

Dairy dream

Pictures: Highly productive East Gippsland dairy farm, Dun Roamin, is on the market.

John's a net prophet

FINDING ways to stay profitable and sustainable in extreme seasons is a daily reality for livestock farmers.

Your favourite dog pics

Pictures: Check out The Weekly Times' readers own favourite dog photos.

Democracy a beautiful thing

Tony Burke

THE value of having a Senate not controlled by the government of the day was on show last week.

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Cattle clock ticking

Cattle shortage?

AFTER years of farmers culling ewes, the much talked-about sheep shortage has finally hit.

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Rain keeps crop hopes alive

Rain keeps Victorian crop hopes alive

GIPPSLAND croppers began sowing dry last month but are rounding off their programs this week with a little more confidence after receiving just enough rain to kick start growing.

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Fruit and veg pesticide tests should be compulsory: Greens

THE NSW Greens say testing of fruit and vegetables for chemical residues should be compulsory, and the results should be made public.

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On Farm

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Dung beetles field day

Dung beetle field day, Jindivick

A FIELD day on dung beetles, including making a dung beetle trap, will be held at 345 North Jindivick Rd, Jindivick, in West Gippsland on Sunday, July 5.

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