Driven out: John Morton, centre, pictured with concerned residents, faces losing his Mount Cottrell farm if a land acquisition plan goes ahead. Read more.
Echuca braces for flood peak
ECHUCA residents are preparing for a flood peak as work begins at Wangaratta to strengthen a levee that's in danger of collapse.
Oakeshott to decide on offer
KEY rural independent MP Rob Oakeshott will today announce whether he will take the Prime Minister's offer to make him minister for regional affairs.
Calf christened Paris Hilton
A CALF orphaned in last week's Christchurch earthquake has been christened Paris Hilton.
Dollar opens at four-month high
THE Australian dollar has opened at a four-month high, after strong domestic jobs data was well received by markets.
Swathes of locust eggs in Victoria
LOCUST egg beds stretching almost 20 kilometres have been discovered in parts of Victoria.
Bendigo Bank, Salvos launch flood appeal
A LEADING regional bank has joined with the Salvation Army to launch a flood appeal for the Creswick and Clunes communities.
Wet Wimmera
Pictures: The Wimmera River, in Victoria's west, burst its banks at the weekend, leaving farmland underwater.
2010 RPCV awards
Pictures: Winners weren't the only grinners at the Rural Press Club of Victoria awards in Melbourne.
Nar Nar Goon win
Pictures: Nar Nar Goon beat Corra Lynn by nine points in their Ellinbank and District league semi-final.
Floods hit Victoria
Pictures: Victoria, particularly in the North East, has been inundated by floodwaters.
Reducing fuel for fire
INCREASING our fuel-reduction burn target is not the answer, writes PHILIP INGAMELLS
Rain dries up silage
LIKE previous years, the weather this spring is playing a major role on crop development and prices.
Viterra in hindmarsh push
VITERRA is considering special segregations for hindmarsh barley in South Australia and is offering a premium above the feed price to growers of the variety.
Grand challenge lies ahead
COUNTRY football fans will witness their fair share of David and Goliath battles this weekend.
Brown Brothers buys Tamar winery
FORESTRY company Gunns Limited has sold its Tasmanian winery to industry giant Brown Brothers for $32.5 million.
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