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Historic Western District farm split between two buyers

A 675ha three-farm portfolio, 30km south of Ballarat, has been sold including a historic homestead built in 1871.

Fire Rescue Victoria costs soar

Households and businesses will be hit with higher levies to help fund soaring FRV costs, which have hit $1.22 billion.

Everything you need to know about the mountain calf sales

Hereford cattle have defied dry conditions to perform well at Victoria’s famed mountain salf sales. See all the top prices, buyers and vendors.

Cyclone Alfred: Farmers urged to prepare

Nationals leader David Littleproud said he was concerned about the cyclone’s impact on the food bowls of the Lockyer Valley and the Granite Belt.

Te Mania bulls top at $45k

The Gubbins family sold 162 bulls at their on-property sale in the Western District. See our rolling coverage of this season’s bull sales.

Late recruiting boost for Bendigo club

Eaglehawk has added a top-line recruit to its ranks as rival clubs eye the spot it has filled in the last Bendigo league finals series.

Canola trends higher, wheat loses ground

Canola prices have risen to $825 a tonne in Victoria this week, while wheat returns are more subdued. See how grain and oilseed prices are performing.

Trade lamb and mutton indicators both quoted down

Small falls have been recorded in the trade lamb and mutton indicators. Restocker lambs have increased in value. See the results here.