The heartbroken farmer says he “can’t cope with the thought of shooting them” but that he has no choice. He is not the only one.
Unseasonably warm and wet conditions in Victoria have led to an infestation of wasps that is wiping out some vineyards,beehives and orchards.
Fruit and nut production is on the rise after 2023’s damaging storms.
When their alarms went off before 4am on Thursday,Emily Chad and Annabelle Woodmore had no trouble getting ready to go to school. The best friends were on a mission.
Even as the war-torn nation defends its homeland against the Russian invasion,it is delivering major shipments to vulnerable populations.
Wade and Lisa Anderson said they were just trying to spice up an otherwise unexciting event.
Mustering sheep and cattle after school,Annabel Johnson never imagined she would end up swapping the farm for a CEO’s job with a baby in tow.
Buying a dozen roses is the traditional gift,but sales of one particular category of flower have exploded in the last few years.
Pubs,clubs and restaurants are taking advantage of lower prices of the red meat as farmers cull their herds ahead of a drier,hotter seasonal outlook.
Farmers remain puzzled by the unusually wet conditions and are wondering when the prolonged dry weather will arrive.
Fallen trees across Melbourne have blocked roads and damaged property,while Melbourne Airport recorded a wind gust of 94 km/h.