Publication

Tuesday - 17th February, 2026
Cover of Country News

Road to crisis

While billions have been spent on Melbourne-based transport upgrades, Victoria’s regional main roads are languishing in neglect. Farmers and transport companies have complained that maintenance is lapsing even on freeways and highways. Freight...

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Tuesday - 10th February, 2026
Cover of Country News

Review launched

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has opened a three-month review of the multi-billion-dollar basin plan with a 100-page discussion paper. The basin plan was developed to ensure water could be sustainably shared between the people who use it and the...

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Tuesday - 3rd February, 2026
Cover of Country News
Tuesday - 27th January, 2026
Cover of Country News

Frosty the champion

International Dairy Week has wrapped up for 2026 with Windy Vale ATW Frosty 2, owned by Geoff and Christine Peatling from Tallygaroopna, crowned Supreme Champion Cow. Frosty was purchased by the family in October from Somerelle Holsteins as a dry cow...

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Tuesday - 20th January, 2026
Cover of Country News

Counting the cost

Farmers in the Strathbogies and Yarroweyah districts are counting the cost in property and livestock losses as the fire threat gradually winds down. The Longwood fire continues to burn out-of-control more than a week after it started on January...

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