Tonnes of 'beautiful' oranges, mandarins dropped in paddocks as stockfeed
Citrus growers are struggling to produce fruit that meets market specifications and truckloads of rejected but "quality" oranges, tangelos and mandarins are being sent to feed cattle and sheep.
Country footballer finds kicking 24 goals in one game little cause for celebration
Brad Congress kicked two dozen goals in a game of regional football at the weekend, but says the lopsided contest left him with conflicted feelings in the aftermath.
Farmers enjoy golden run with once-in-a-century string of good seasons
An agricultural market analyst says producers across Victoria and southern NSW are perfectly placed to hit a tight global market battered by international crises.
Rural Aid gives helping hand to Millewa farmers
Farmers in Victoria's north-west are grateful as 280 bales of donated hay arrives in Meringur to help them feed their stock as they struggle with continuing dry conditions.
'Tears of joy' as grain growers rake in big yields after worst drought in 70 years
Millewa, in the north-west of Victoria, makes a comeback a year after farmers struggled through one of the worst droughts in the region's history.
Status of coronavirus case in regional city changes three times in three days
A federal MP says there's a "problem" with the lack of information Victoria's health department releases about coronavirus data, after a new case that was removed days later sparked confusion in north-west Victoria.
Families stranded by topsoil blocking roads
Farmer Fiona Black describes how her family now needs a four-wheel drive to leave their property.
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'We've got an emergency on our hands': Families stranded by topsoil blocking roads
After a second year of drought in the Millewa farming region in north-west Victoria, red top soil is blowing out of paddocks, piling up on roads and making some properties accessible by four-wheel drive only.
Victorian Government announces extra $31m in drought support
Farmers struggling in the driest parts of Victoria will have access to an extra $31m in relief funds, days after the Federal Government announced an extension in drought support.
Rare sighting of 'bush turkey' almost shot out of existence in the south
A large native bird that had all but disappeared from Victoria has been seen wandering 'snootily' through a reserve in the state's north-west.
Historical society looking for help to preserve region's past
Millewa Pioneer Park needs someone with a love of history and the bush to be its new caretaker.
Meringur acknowledges Millewa Football League's Indigenous players
The organisers of a weekend Indigenous appreciation round in Victoria's Mallee say they will be hoping improve on the success of the weekend's match.
CFA gets helping hand to buy new site
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) will soon have a new base in the Mallee after a funding contribution from the Mildura council.
Footy club hangs up boots for 2012
The Meringur Football Club, west of Mildura, has gone into recess for the 2012 season.