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WATCH: Could selective breeding be the key to reduce methane emissions?
Sep 11, 2025

WATCH: Could selective breeding be the key to reduce methane emissions?

On average, cows release 50-120kg of methane per animal, per year in Australia.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the West Vic herd?
Sep 10, 2025

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the West Vic herd?

Researchers suggest shopping around for top-notch DNA could make cattle less gassy and more profitable.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: What is community benefit sharing?
Sep 08, 2025

WATCH: What is community benefit sharing?

The Brolga breaks it down.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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WATCH: How soil management can prepare farmers for drought
Sep 07, 2025

WATCH: How soil management can prepare farmers for drought

Robert "Macka" McKenzie shared his story with the Brolga.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: How can regional Aussies get fairer access to clean energy?
Sep 07, 2025

WATCH: How can regional Aussies get fairer access to clean energy?

Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard has some thoughts.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
A West Vic farmer gives their view on fair rewards from wind farms
Sep 04, 2025

A West Vic farmer gives their view on fair rewards from wind farms

Clean energy projects deliver millions to rural communities, but the rewards vary dramatically between developers.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
We went to Canberra for the Farming Forever Summit
Sep 02, 2025

We went to Canberra for the Farming Forever Summit

The Brolga's in the big smoke.

Zara Cuthbertson
WildlifeWildlife
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Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat
Aug 28, 2025

Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat

How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?

Zara Cuthbertson
Colac OtwayColac Otway
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75-year-old Apollo Bay fishing co-op in struggle of seismic proportions
Aug 28, 2025

75-year-old Apollo Bay fishing co-op in struggle of seismic proportions

“The science tells us the blasting does significant and permanent damage to the rock lobsters.”

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
Gas giants circle Great Ocean Road as new offshore gas exploration tenders open
Aug 27, 2025

Gas giants circle Great Ocean Road as new offshore gas exploration tenders open

Conservationists warn rock lobsters will die off after seismic blasting begins.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Why are Warrnambool councillors approving a new build in a flood zone?
Aug 06, 2025

Why are Warrnambool councillors approving a new build in a flood zone?

Despite objections from the local catchment management authority, the council voted to approve a floodplain development, arguing the latest study was never officially adopted.

Zara Cuthbertson
AraratArarat
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Ararat council backs 40% rates cut for farmers struggling under drought conditions
Aug 04, 2025

Ararat council backs 40% rates cut for farmers struggling under drought conditions

A state government-funded support boost will ease financial pressure on Ararat’s rural landholders, without the red tape.

Zara Cuthbertson
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