Tag: Walpeup 3507
Public urged to air DPI cuts opposition
The National party wants the public to support a push for the reversal of plans to cut jobs and facilities from Victoria's Department of Primary Industries (DPI).[MORE]
Govt casts doubt over long-term research station funding
The Victorian Government says it is not envisaging the future operation of the Mallee Research Station at Walpeup will be "business as usual", even if a farmer-backed group takes over.[MORE]
Short-term reprieve for Mallee research station
The Mallee research station has been given a six-month reprieve and will stay open at least until the end of next year.[MORE]
Community fears research station closure impact
The Victorian Government will meet staff today at a Mallee research station and community members at Walpeup, after a decision to close the centre in a restructure.[MORE]
Farm group laments research station loss
A north-west Victorian farm organisation says the planned loss of a Mallee research station is disappointing.[MORE]
Union urges halt to DPI restructure
Union officials are calling on the Premier to intervene in plans to restructure Victoria's Department of Primary Industries (DPI).[MORE]
Govt defends DPI jobs shake-up
The Victorian Government says cuts to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are a response to wider changes in agriculture.[MORE]
WorkSafe Victoria plans state awareness tour
WorkSafe has announced plans to visit eight regional Victorian areas this financial year in an urge to improve safety at the workplace.[MORE]
WorkSafe to target local businesses
Businesses in central and north-west Victoria can expect a visit from WorkSafe inspectors over the next 12 months.[MORE]
GM trials upset Wimmera farmer
A Wimmera farmer has criticised more trials being allowed for genetically modified (GM) wheat in the region.[MORE]
Wimmera-Mallee summer ends on dry note
Western Victoria's Wimmera-Mallee generally delivered average or above average rainfalls in December and January, but that trend was reversed in February.[MORE]
Dry month for Wimmera-Mallee
Rain has again been sparse over the past month in the Wimmera-Mallee in western Victoria.[MORE]
Modest falls in state's west
Patchy rain fell in small areas of the Wimmera Mallee, in western Victoria, overnight.[MORE]
