Worker shortage ‘escalating’

SUNRAYSIA fruit and vegetable growers fear severe labour shortages ahead of harvest, due to COVID-19 international travel and border restrictions. Southern Cross Farms executive director Peter O’Donnell said the shortages were an extremely serious issue, with only limited backpacker arrivals entering Australia, as well as difficulties moving across borders. He said labour had predominantly been […]

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  • First total fire ban declared

    First total fire ban declared

    THE first total Fire Ban for 2025-26 fire season has been declared in the Mallee. The Country Fire Authority issued the ban for Thursday 16…