Posts in Category: Rural
Mountain cattlemen fighting for return
RETURNING cattle to the Alpine areas of Victoria and an increase in ‘cool burns’ are being recommended by the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV)…
Man hunt sparks mystery
NOT every day is it that you venture into the bush in search of missing persons – and recently, that is how Mansfield man Lachlan…
New Buller dam one step closer
EAGLE-eyed Buller snow cam watchers will have noticed plenty of activity up on the Boggy Creek webcam this last week as the team race to…
Bridie Peterson surprised by win
MORE than 150 people gathered at the Mansfield Golf Club last Thursday night for what was a celebration of sport in all forms. With several…
Bumper year for farmers
MANSFIELD farmers have been spared the feed crisis crippling Australia, with well-timed rain resulting in one of the best hay seasons seen in decades.
Farm tragedy
A LOCAL man has been tragically killed in a farming accident at Barjarg. On Monday, July 24, the 56-year-old was feeding out on his employer’s…
Wool bale theft concerns VFF chief
A WOOL switcheroo involving expensive wool bales being swapped for inferior wool is being investigated by Victoria Police.
Witherswood to host inaugural female cattle sale
FOR the first time in more than 25 years, Witherswood Angus will host their first ever female cattle sale.
Donkeys are just part of the family at Amelia Rise
ALLEGRA, Saddler, Poppy, Loretta and Tex.
MLA predicts lower beef prices into 2018
MEAT and Livestock Australia has released its quarterly prediction for the cattle market, and not surprisingly has pegged the market as one that will continue…
Is Mansfield home to Australia’s hardest working cattle dog?
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2017 Cobber Challenge – a competition that will place dogs across the nation against each other in an event…
Cattle and lamb markets to soften
ALTHOUGH the cattle and lamb markets have softened slightly in recent weeks, the overall consensus is that markets will hold firm with just the top…
