Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-08-30

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Rural

Dairy farmers urge reversal of visa policy affecting workers

Contributed

Dairy farmers say visa policy changes will delay access to skilled workers needed on farms.
Industry leaders warn longer processing times could worsen labour shortages and staff fatigue.
Australian Dairy Farmers is urging the Federal Government to restore regional visa priority.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-08-30

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

News

Nationals push for farmland protection

Contributed

Annabelle Cleeland has backed a bill to strengthen protections for Victoria’s productive farmland.
The proposal would require agricultural impacts to be assessed before major developments proceed.
Supporters say the changes would help safeguard food-producing land from future development pressures.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-08-30

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

News

Elmore’s urban design framework adopted

Daniel Harvey

Greater Bendigo has adopted a long-term plan to guide Elmore’s growth and development through to 2041.
Priorities include revitalising the town centre, improving public spaces and boosting connectivity.
Community leaders welcome the vision but want practical projects and funding to follow.

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