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Timbercorp to restructure amidst economic woes
The big almond and olive producer, Timbercorp, is restructuring its business.[MORE]
Hamilton racing rethink a 'one-off'
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) says it is not considering reinstating meetings at five north-west Victorian tracks.[MORE]
Balco to close Vic hay processing plant
A national hay producer is pulling out of its northern Victorian operation as it starts up a major production plant in South Australia.[MORE]
DPI warns of locust damage risk
Scientists say there is some risk that scattered populations of locusts in northern Victoria could cause problems later in the year.[MORE]
Loddon Shire helps new olive harvesting business
Loddon Shire in central Victoria is reaping the benefits of a booming olive industry.[MORE]
Vic towns move to level three water restrictions
Victorian Coliban Water customers in the Murray and Goulburn supply systems are now on stage three water restrictions, as water storage levels remain critical despite recent rain.[MORE]
Mixed reaction to managed investment schemes ruling
Farmer groups have been stunned by a ruling by the tax office that will end the preferential treatment of managed investment schemes in horticulture.[MORE]
Minister offers harness racing pledge
The Victorian Government says it will work with communities affected by bans on harness racing to have the meetings returned to their tracks.[MORE]
Chemists fear supermarket medicine plan
Pharmacists in country areas are opposing moves by supermarket chains to sell pharmaceutical supplies.[MORE]
Minister to be asked to delay race meeting decision
Victorian Racing Minister John Pandazopoulos will be asked to delay a decision by Harness Racing Victoria to close seven country tracks to TAB meetings.[MORE]
Minister to hear councils' harness racing concerns
Six country Victorian councils will meet State Racing Minister John Pandazopoulos today about plans to ban harness racing at seven tracks.[MORE]
Nationals says harness ban at odds with legislation
The National party says a decision to ban TAB races at seven harness racing tracks around country Victoria contravenes state legislation.[MORE]
Wet night in central Victoria
There have been useful falls of rain across central Victoria overnight and more is forecast today and tomorrow.[MORE]
