Charlie Thomas has been appointed as the Victorian Farmers Federation's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited drought-stricken South Australia on Monday to announce an extra $2 million in funding for ...
The Victorian Government has paused major increases to its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contributio...
Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal cou...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $2 million in extra funding for rural financial counselling during a visit to drought-hit South Australia — but industry leaders say urgent action is still missing.
The Victorian Government has paused major increases to its controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) contribution, as drought conditions intensify across the state.
Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal court throws up an obstacle.
OPINION | Natasha Lobban says the government must do better to support farmers and their communities suffering from drought. And they need to do it now.
While parts of Australia battle floods, farmers in the nation's south are selling off stock, abandoning crops and pleading for help as drought deepens.
Heated-up volunteer firefighters, rural crime in the spotlight, a drop to the cash rate, and Telstra under the microscope – that’s just some of the week’s news making headlines across regional Australia. From the paddock to Parliament, it’s been a big few days, with stories unfolding that touch everything from household budgets to farm gate security. Here’s a quickfire round-up of the key issues shaping the conversation.
Animal welfare data deserves more than a sensational headline. Andrew Whitelaw breaks it down – and shows how the transport numbers reflect a strong welfare system.
Thousands of angry farmers and firefighters have descended outside the halls of power with one message.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Liberal Leader Sussan Ley have failed to strike a political agreement in opposition, signalling a coalition break-up.

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