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Kyra Gillespie

Journalist

General news reporter at The Standard.

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Farm stay venture brings joy of farming experience to city dwellers

Farm stay venture brings joy of farming experience to city dwellers

Airbnb and Victorian Farmers Federation partnership encourages farmers to diversify.

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Bega factory 'breaking down barriers'

Bega factory 'breaking down barriers'

"We want to encourage females to apply, you'll be supported"

Bulla confirms 20 employees self isolating

Bulla confirms 20 employees self isolating

The Colac site was being deep cleaned on Wednesday and will reopen on Saturday.

Hospital staff to carry out screening of more than 1000 abattoir workers

Hospital staff to carry out screening of more than 1000 abattoir workers

Only staff will be screened, not family members.

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Colac meat worker returns positive coronavirus test

Colac meat worker returns positive coronavirus test

'This just looks like Cedar Meats all over again': MP

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Victoria's coronavirus crisis deepens with 288 new cases

Victoria's coronavirus crisis deepens with 288 new cases

37,588 Victorians were tested for coronavirus yesterday.

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Farmers' plea for power surge to key dairy regions heard

Farmers' plea for power surge to key dairy regions heard

'This is excellent news', says one dairy leader.

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Farmers call for royal commission as rates soar

Farmers call for royal commission as rates soar

Corangamite farmers in south-western Victoria have copped higher than expected rates bills as demand for grazing and cropping land skyrockets, forcing up valuations.

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Dairy producers fear popular cheeses will disappear from shelves

Dairy producers fear popular cheeses will disappear from shelves

Fears grow that popular cheese brands could be dropped.

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Queensland Country rugby loses Outback champion

Queensland Country rugby loses Outback champion

Queensland has lost a true champion following the death of country rugby union identity Geoff Barton.

Storm cell dumps 270mm north of Blackall

Storm cell dumps 270mm north of Blackall

Graziers and communities in central and south west Queensland spent Saturday night listening to very welcome rain on the roof, along with storm cells in places that caused flash flooding.

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Roma property Pokalong has sold at an Elders auction for a stunning $2.55 million.