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Kyra Gillespie

Journalist

General news reporter at The Standard.

Latest Stories

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.

Test 2 days, 20 hours

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.

Test 8 months, 1 week

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.

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.

Test 11 months, 3 weeks

World wheat record smashed in New Zealand

World wheat record smashed in New Zealand

A New Zealand farmer has smashed the world record for highest wheat yield. What did the bumper weigh in at?

Beef production the more natural energy system

Beef production the more natural energy system

Current renewable energy systems have a limited life cycle and are not self-regenerating like cattle and grass, says View From the Paddock columnist Mark Davie.

Monto's magical silo makeover

Monto's magical silo makeover

A suggestion to brighten up two drab grey walls in the centre of Monto has led to a spellbinding makeover of the town's water tower and grains silos that is sure to give the whole town top billing on Australia's public art trail.