Australia's horticulture industry is being urged to start planning for a future where reliable crop pollination can no longer be taken for granted, as the continued spread of Varroa mite forces growers and beekeepers to rethink how pollination services will be delivered. National Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council executive officer Richard Shannon joined FlowFM's Jessica Dempster on The Country Viewpoint to discuss the developing situation and future plans.

More than 220 aspiring police officers have expressed interest in Victoria Police's first regional training academy, as the new Mildura facility prepares to welcome its inaugural intake of recruits. In the lead up to applications for the initial intake closing mid-way through July, FlowFM's Jess Dempster spoke with Victoria Police Superintendent Paul Bertoncello to learn more about the academy and the intricacies of regional policing.

Southern Australia's grassfed cattle producers are being encouraged to have their say as the national review of the Cattle Transaction Levy continues.

New South Wales authorities have activated their H5 bird flu response after a Giant Petrel found near Hawks Nest returned a preliminary positive test for H5 influenza.