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Rural & Agriculture

Experts believe exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be the cause of high rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas.

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn. Australians

5 April, 2026

NFF President Hamish McIntyre is delighted with the new figures showing agriculture on the rise.

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Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target

Cattle fitted with new electronic collars.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Virtual fencing gets the green light

The CFA is urging farmers not to be complacent during the harvest season.

Ararat News, Avoca News, Beaufort News, Stawell News

Start of harvest brings fire warning

Caption: Nikki Lyons shears one of the 502 sheep during her world record. Photo by James Braszell Photography

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Lyons amazing world record

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Stawell Orchid Society member John Welsh is sure to have some impressive entries at this year’s Spring Show.

Stawell News

Orchid Society gears up for Spring Show

It’s that time of year when magpies and other native birds start swooping. Picture credit - CSIRO.

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Look up! Swooping season is here again

Blooming gem in Glenorchy - feature photo

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Blooming gem in Glenorchy

The latest planned route of the controversial VNI West powerline project has been released, impacting about 500 properties.

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New VNI powerline map unveiled

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