Rural & Agriculture

Experts believe exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be the cause of high rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas.

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

By Duncan Murray/AAP. EXPOSURE to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn. Australians

5 April, 2026

Tracy Hayward, Kelvin Donnan, Rodney Eade, Duncan Thomas and David Preston were eager to get farmers off the land for a social night.

Ararat News

AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

NFF President Hamish McIntyre is delighted with the new figures showing agriculture on the rise.

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The Aussie Hay Runners convoy left Ararat on November 2 to deliver hay to drought-affected South Australian farmers. Picture by Quinton McCallum

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Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers

Construction of the second stage of the East Grampians Rural Pipeline is expected to start in October 2024. File picture

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Rural & Agriculture

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

AFL’s Rodey Eade has a yarn at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Agricultural production on track to exceed 2030 industry target

More water for local farmers

Virtual fencing gets the green light

Start of harvest brings fire warning

Success at Southern Victorian Merino Field Days

Tree blitz

Sheep shortages driving up prices

Look up! Swooping season is here again

Are You Frog Friendly?

Ararat hay convoys to SA deliver 2000 bales to drought-stricken farmers

Tender awarded: East Grampians Rural Pipeline stage two to begin late 2024

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