Farmers welcome food plan
AUSTRALIAN farmers have welcomed the Federal Government's National Food Plan.
Food Plan revealed
AUSTRALIA's food production future will be linked to the Asian markets as part of the National Food Plan.
Victoria faces 'bleakest era' - Abbott
REGIONAL Victoria is paying the price for a Federal Government that doesn't understand its needs, Opposition leader Tony Abbott says.
ABC privatisation bid put on hold
A MOTION seeking to sell off the national broadcaster has been withheld at the Victorian Liberal Party state council.
Search for missing bushwalker
POLICE are not giving up their search for a bushwalker who went missing in Kosciuszko National Park 12 days ago.
LNP hopefuls battle for Joyce's seat
TWELVE Liberal National Party hopefuls are vying to win preselection to fill Senator Barnaby Joyce's Queensland seat.
Shots fired near CSG protesters
A COMMUNITY is planning to ramp up their blockade of CSG operations today, despite reports of shots being fired at their demonstration site.
Libs dump ABC debate
THE Victorian Liberal Party today dumped moves to debate the privatisation of the ABC and SBS.
Landmark exits wool exports
UPDATE: THE wool industry will lose a significant export buyer within the next nine months.
GP wait times on the rise
WAITING times for GPs across Australia are 'unacceptable' a new national health report card has found.
Yea, May 24: Feedlots active
MEAT processors and feedlot buyers helped put a floor in the market at Yea weaner sale today.
Katter announces Vic team
UPDATE: REGIONAL Victorian shire councillor Robert Danieli will spearhead the Katter Australia Party's Victorian election hopes.
Geelong League on top
THE Geelong Football League has claimed the title of country Victoria's No.1 competition after a 33-point triumph over Goulburn Valley.
Mallee climb country rankings
EIGHT goals from former Essendon forward Damien Cupido fired the Mallee Football League to an 85-point pummelling of Central Murray.
Purcell rockets to 92 goals
AARON Purcell has earned a reputation as a goal-kicking machine after booting 92 goals in seven games for Jerilderie this season.
Harold Mason's a hands down legend
HAROLD Mason is nothing short of a living legend at Carisbrook Football Club.
Top red wine vintage looms
WORD is this year's vintage of the Australian wine variety cienna could be one out of the box.
Dollar rises
THE Australian dollar has surged more than one-and-a-half US cents higher from yesterday's low.
Cattle breeder fined $5000
A SUTHERLAND'S Creek cattle breeder has been convicted and fined $5000 on charges of aggravated animal cruelty.
Matilda Bay wins top beer award
A VICTORIAN brewing company was awarded Champion Australian Beer at last night's Australian International Beers Awards.
Levy role riles councils
ONE council in a fire-prone area wants to lobby the Victorian Government to scrap the fire services levy.
Top red wine vintage looms
WORD is this year's vintage of the Australian wine variety cienna could be one out of the box.
Food Plan revealed
AUSTRALIA's food production future will be linked to the Asian markets as part of the National Food Plan.
Julie Rennie clocks on in kitchen
JULIE Rennie has that chipper chatter that is the trademark of health and fitness gurus.
Truck delivers message and more
THIS was spotted on the rear of a truck carrying sludge in Bendigo last week.
- Party's rural policy concerns
- Farmers slam milk price offer
- Parks open gates to cattle
- Bee crisis threatens crops
- Native vegetation laws a 'last resort'
- Debt help withers on red-tape vine
- Calls to keep kids off ATVs
- Farmer fears environmental overlays
- Downpour turns despair to hope
- Western Vic not drought declared
Go the good oil, go EVOO
TERMS such as 'pure' or 'extra light' are banned in Europe for good reason, writes Lisa Rowntree
Economic sting without busy bees
HONEY and stings: two things most associated with bees. So, who would put up their hand if I mentioned two far greater contributions from our most industrious workers.
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