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Foreign-owned wind farms making millions in subsidies

Foreign-owned wind farm operators are earning up to $200m a year in subsidies in Victoria, which are mostly collected as hidden charges on household bills.

Wind drought slashes power

Wind turbines barely generated 14 per cent of Australia’s electricity in the past 12 months, as the nation relied on coal and gas to keep the economy running.

Chicken farmers targeted by new animal activist campaign

Alliance for Animals Australia has launched a national campaign calling for improved welfare standards for chickens farmed for their meat.

Abattoir shutdowns bite amid stock shortages

Shutdowns for planned maintenance at abattoirs are taking the sting out of sheep and lamb prices, as processors drop shifts or kill days.

Southern Victoria gets a July soaking

Parts of Gippsland and the Western Districts received strong rain totals in July. See the rainfall totals around the state.