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Farmer News

Rate relief for farmers - feature photo

Rate relief for farmers

FARM owners within the Warrnambool municipality will receive rate relief over the 2025-2026 financial year.

12 September, 2025

With farmers across the district now enduring a long drought, the CFA has encouraged everyone to ensure they have a bushfire plan in place and not to become complacent.

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Farmers urged to Get Fire Ready now

Swooping season is here - feature photo

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Swooping season is here

Bushfield’s Elise McKinnon and year 9 student Aden Gilding are doing all they can to support local farmers through the drought and encourage further government assistance.

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United front for farmers

Firewood collection areas now open - feature photo

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Firewood collection areas now open

Test your water to ensure food safety - feature photo

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Test your water to ensure food safety

The Hamilton Showgrounds was once again a hive of activity during this year’s Sheepvention, as crowds flocked to town to enjoy a range of competitions, displays and attractions. Troy Julyan of Dlorrah Park (pictured) took out first prize in the under 1 ½ woolly ewe (Texel) section.

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Clear skies, big crowds

Field days to expand next year - feature photo

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Field days to expand next year

Wannon MP Dan Tehan has called on the federal government to reinstate interest-free loans for farmers in a bid to support drought recovery.

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Tehan joins calls for interest-free loans

Call for vigilence of stock on roads - feature photo

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Call for vigilence of stock on roads

You know you’re a farmer when... - feature photo

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You know you’re a farmer when...

Many farms are homes as well as workplaces so safety for not only workers and visitors but also residents must be a priority.

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Make farm safety your priority

VFF drought support advisor, Kim Tupper

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Drought support advisor appointed

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