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Agronomy students learning flow rates for spraying.

Longerenong hosts Agronomy Week

Longerenong College students put theory into practice during Agronomy Week, tackling spray plans, crop protection, chemical safety and modern pasture management.

8 June, 2026

Originally photographed in February alongside the Wimmera Highway west of Horsham, this thick phone cable was accidentally damaged during the Natimuk fire as part of the emergency services response, and then replaced (photographed in April) with what Telstra called an “interim restoration” of a cable running above ground for a short distance. The long-term fix is yet to be determined.

Natimuk fire exposed phone risks

With a methodology very much engaged in careful management of his 3000 maternal composite sheep and water reticulation on his Coojar property, Paradoo Prime owner, Tim Leeming was pleased to welcome the rain at this of year, and was buoyant about the current industry outlook.

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Late lambing lift: not sheepish about water management and weather timing

New Longerenong apprentice, Will Nagorcka in his first season of sewing.

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Activity ramps up at Longy

Wimmera farmer Chris Colbert is weighing up his options in light of the fuel crisis.

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Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages

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Farmer Kane Sudholz, Transport owner Ken McAuliffe and Farmer Michael Sudholz face an uncertain season with fuel and fertiliser scarce due to the Middle East war.

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Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty

Minyip farmer Ryan Milgate is set to lead the Victorian Farmers Federation, stepping into the president’s role unopposed.

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Milgate elected VFF president

Longerenong College has celebrated its Class of 2025, with graduates stepping into strong demand across Australia’s agricultural sector.

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Longey celebrates 2025 graduation

The autumn firewood collection period is now open. Because supply is limited, priority access may apply for local residents or communities that rely heavily on firewood. In some areas, collectors may be required to prove residency. Firewood collection rules and limits apply and penalties apply for those caught breaking the rules.

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Firewood collection safety reminders

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Dr Burke’s new book ‘Succession’, explores the human aspects of succession planning, an aspect she has seen consistently neglected, even by those who have prepared well.

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Succeeding at succession planning

New Birchip Cropping Group life members Trevor Grogan (left) and Tony Gregson (second from right) together with BCG chairman John Ferrier (second from left) and CEO Fiona Best.

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BCG presents life memberships

Reaching out to inform about disaster preparedness and recruitment at Wimmera Machinery Field Days to Bryce Hudson, Nathan Blomeley, Ashley Warby and Riley Blomeley, 9, is SES community engagement officer, Crystal Sanders.

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Storm on SES stand

Mallee MP, Dr Anne Wester.

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Farm protection bill before parliament

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