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West Vic farmers urged to monitor dams ahead of drier-than-average spring forecast

West Vic farmers urged to monitor dams ahead of drier-than-average spring forecast

Agriculture Victoria is advising producers to keep track of water levels, with farmer Jamie Pepper already making contingency plans if significant runoff doesn't arrive by the end of July.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

With dams losing water as quickly as it falls, families like the Peppers are investing heavily in pipes, pumps, and troughs to stay ahead of evaporation.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Heat, thirst and distance: Livestock travel warnings for drought-stricken farmers

Heat, thirst and distance: Livestock travel warnings for drought-stricken farmers

“An experienced transport operator ... will outline where animals will be unloaded and rested through the journey.”

Zara Cuthbertson
VideoVideo
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WATCH: Farmers to receive more drought support

WATCH: Farmers to receive more drought support

Everything you need to know about the state government’s duties and fees relief package.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Drought cuts deep as dairy profits collapse by 48 percent across western Victoria

Drought cuts deep as dairy profits collapse by 48 percent across western Victoria

A dry season and falling milk prices have drained farm incomes by nearly half, the worst result since 2018/19.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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When spring turns to summer, a lack of rain could leave West Vic exposed

When spring turns to summer, a lack of rain could leave West Vic exposed

“The more fuel available, the hotter and more intense a bushfire can become and the faster it can spread.”

Zara Cuthbertson
WildlifeWildlife
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“To the brink”: Drought conditions and bushfire risk loom over endangered Grampians wildlife

“To the brink”: Drought conditions and bushfire risk loom over endangered Grampians wildlife

“We have seen up to 600ml less rainfall than we might normally expect over that two-year period.”

Zara Cuthbertson
VideoVideo
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We asked locals: Has enough been done to address the drought in western Victoria?

We asked locals: Has enough been done to address the drought in western Victoria?

The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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It’s been raining consistently, so why are dam levels in West Vic still low?

It’s been raining consistently, so why are dam levels in West Vic still low?

Despite steady July downpours, dry soils and changing runoff patterns mean farmers are still watching water levels drop — and the science says it could get worse.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
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It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

The Shadow Minister for Agriculture has slammed the announcement, deeming it overdue and underdone.

Zara Cuthbertson
DroughtDrought
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Gippsland farmers answer West Vic's drought call with 10 truckloads of hay

Gippsland farmers answer West Vic's drought call with 10 truckloads of hay

A hay run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.

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