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New Felixer Cartridge Approved to Control Feral Cats in Victoria
A new feral cat control technology has been approved for use in Victoria, with the state government authorising the Felixer cartridge system under strict conditions to help protect vulnerable native wildlife.
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4 days ago1 min read


CFA Warns After Surge in Haystack Fires
The Country Fire Authority is urging farmers to take extra care with hay production and storage following several significant haystack fires across Victoria’s north-west.
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Nov 161 min read


Mental Strain Grows Amid Land Use Conflicts
A new study by Federation University has revealed the growing mental strain faced by farmers in Victoria’s Wimmera and Southern Mallee regions as energy and mining developments expand.
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Nov 101 min read


Farmers Urged to Watch for Rising Mouse Numbers
CSIRO researchers are warning farmers across eastern Australia to stay alert, with signs pointing to an impending mouse population boom. Recent trapping has revealed high numbers of pregnant females in cropping regions of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
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Nov 41 min read


Federal Investment Bolsters Bird Flu Preparedness
Victoria is boosting its defences against H5N1 bird flu with one point seven million dollars in new federal funding as part of a one hundred million dollar national biosecurity package. The funding will equip Victoria with rapid testing tools, decontamination trailers and field response equipment to strengthen emergency preparedness.
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Nov 41 min read


Farmers Condemn Forced Land Access for Transmission Project
Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project have condemned the issuing of Section 93 notices, which grant compulsory access to private farmland without landholder consent.
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Nov 21 min read


North Melbourne AFLW’s Historic Winning Streak
North Melbourne’s AFLW team is closing in on a slice of history, notching up their 20th straight win with a dominant performance over Sydney on the weekend.
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Oct 91 min read


CFA launches statewide 'Get Fire Ready' campaign
Victorians are being urged to take steps to prepare for bushfire season, with the CFA launching its annual 'Get Fire Ready' campaign this October.
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Sep 231 min read


Authorities Urge Campfire Safety Ahead of Grand Final Long Weekend
Victorians heading bush for the Grand Final Long Weekend are being urged to play it safe with campfires, as authorities warn that improperly extinguished fires remain one of the leading causes of bushfires.
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Sep 221 min read


Ag Victoria workshops to help farmers make the most of their fodder this season
Agriculture Victoria is hosting a series of workshops across Victoria to help producers make informed decisions around this season’s fodder production.
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Sep 91 min read


Court crackdown on calve transportation
Agriculture Victoria has highlighted the importance of responsible and ethical livestock transportation after two transporters pleaded...
Flow Australia
Jul 152 min read


Workshops for adaptive farming futures
Victorian farmers from livestock and grain businesses are encouraged to attend 2-day adaptive farming workshops in western and northern...
Flow Australia
Jul 141 min read


Victorian truck wash closure to leave huge biosecurity gap
The Victorian Farmers Federation says the upcoming closure of a Geelong truck wash in September will leave a gaping hole in the state’s...
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Jul 72 min read


Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes state food supply inquiry recommendations
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Assembly Economy and...
Flow Australia
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Significant summer fire risks for regional Victoria
The 2024-25 summer poses significant risks for Mallee communities, particularly in the Wimmera and Grampians, Member for Mallee Dr Anne...
Flow Australia
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Road Maintenance Blitz Revs Up Across Regional Victoria
The Allan Labor Government is rolling out a major road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair, and resurface roads right across Victoria –...
Flow Australia
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Koorangie Energy Storage Facility Hits Major Milestone
The Allan Labor Government’s $480 million investment into Victoria’s energy grid has reached another milestone with the delivery of 100...
Flow Australia
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Enjoy a cosy school holidays at your local library
Families looking for a variety of school holiday activities on offer this July will benefit from two weeks of events planned by the...
Flow Australia
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Victoria Biggest Business Loser Post Pandemic. 3,000 business leave Victoria
‘’Victoria remains the nation’s biggest loser, with the slowest growth in business numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic, which is no doubt...
Flow Australia
May 30, 20242 min read


School knew boy was a weak swimmer before camp drowning
A judge has repeatedly questioned a primary school's failure to disclose an eight-year-old boy's swimming ability to an aquatic centre...
Flow Australia
May 23, 20243 min read
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