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Huge Victorian solar farm and big battery get fast-tracked approval

A 700,000-panel solar farm in central Victoria and a major BESS in the North East have been approved despite vocal local opposition to both.

‘Any risk is not acceptable’: Aussie cattle producers hit out at US import move

Australia’s billion-dollar cattle industry is concerned they could be the pawn in trade talks with the US, amid reports import rules could be relaxed.

CFA trucks convoy in Campertown as Premier visits

CFA trucks and slip-on units hit the streets of Camperdown as Premier Jacinta Allan arrived launch the first meeting of her drought taskforce.

Goulburn Valley farms sold for eight-figure sum

About 1000ha from a portfolio of transformed farmland has been sold for millions to various Victorian buyers. See the details.

Fourth-generation Peninsula farmer using navy experience to further productivity gains

Dean Gazzola of Gazzola Farms on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is one of 12 nominees for the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year award.

Star forward shock departure from O&M club

A finals contender in the O&M has agreed to release its leading goalkicker this season back to his original club.

Farmers face tough late-sowing decision

Farmers are weighing up whether to late sow or re-sow winter crops with up to 20mm of rain forecast for some parts.

Your guide to this week’s lamb prices

The National Trade Lamb Indicator has reached 974c/kg carcass weight, dropping 10c in a week. See the latest sheep and lamb indicators and saleyard figures.