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

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
Oct 17, 2025

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
Oct 10, 2025

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
Sep 03, 2025

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
Aug 21, 2025

“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?
Aug 18, 2025

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?
Jul 18, 2025

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”
Jul 04, 2025

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
Jun 27, 2025

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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