Tag: rural recovery
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Gwynedd Farmer Bounces Back After Life-Changing Quad Bike Crash and Amputation
Unthinkable Accident, Unbroken Spirit A 69-year-old Gwynedd farmer known for his hard-won expertise with cattle and land management has confronted a life-changing setback after a serious quad bike crash on his farm. The accident, which occurred while he was herding cattle on his Gwynedd property, led to the amputation of his leg. Yet those close…
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Victoria Fire Relief: $50m Support for Farmers
Overview of the Help package The Victorian and federal governments have jointly announced a $50 million support package targeted at farmers affected by recent wildfires in Victoria. The funding aims to accelerate clean-up, support rebuilding efforts, and provide timely financial relief to farm operations that faced direct damage or disruption due to the fires. What…
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You can’t replace time: Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn the heart of Victoria’s bushfireed industry
Introduction: A community shaken by fire In Harcourt, a region famed for its small-batch wines and craft beer, the flames that swept across Victoria last year did more than scorch vineyards and warehouses. They struck at the very heart of a booming local industry. Producers, coop stores, and independent brewers who have long relied on…