The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victoria’s record-breaking drought is not over, warning that farmers are facing mounting pressures. It lists soaring costs, depleted pastures and plummeting farm finances, saying it could equate to increased supermarket prices. VFF President Brett Hosking said farmers across the state are struggling, and calls for expanded and long-term funding…
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New meeting room for Newstead Men’s Shed
Newstead Men’s Shed President Robert Blanche with Maree Edwards MP and members Denis, George and Alastair. Newstead Men’s Shed was bustling with activity on Tuesday 30 September but members paused to welcome State Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards and celebrate the completion of a new meeting room thanks to the Men’s Shed Grants Program.…
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Discover the fun of science
Discovery Bendigo General Manager Alissa Van Soest, Jess Saunders Manager of Engagement atGoldfields Libraries and Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters. Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters donned a pair of lab goggles to announce funding for Discovery Science and Technology Centre in Bendigo last week, showing just how much fun science can be. Discovery…
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Foxy Simon
In an attempt to avoid people asking him, “What’s with the fox?
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