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It's a sweet gig being Santa
HOW tricky is it to find a Santa in the festive season?
Bumper WA crop
A NEW record has been set for receivals to West Australian bulk handler CBH Group.
Interesting time ahead for dairy
GLOBAL dairy prices are expected to hold at current levels before easing.
Register will help educate
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REGIONAL Australians have long had to contend with views and observations of those looking in from the outside.
Paddock Bomb of the Year
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17 year-old Kelvin Marquand won this year's Paddock Bomb of the Year with his six wheel paddock bomb beauty.
Elders admits horrible year
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BY ITS own admission, 2013 has been a horrible year for agribusiness Elders.
Bega philosophical about WCB bid
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CONSOLIDATION of the dairy industry must not come at any cost, according to Bega Cheese boss Barry Irvin.
Ballarat, Dec 20: Prices flatten
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THERE was no Christmas rush for cattle at Ballarat, with prices generally lower than recent store sales.
Wangaratta, Dec 20: Price rise
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STEER prices picked up at Wangaratta store sale today, but females continued to be tough to sell.
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Du Jardin wins dressage title
THE Grand Hall at the Olympia Horse Show, London was awash with emotion as the final scores came in for the FEI World Cup Dressage Freestyle.
Bendigo Shetland Show fun
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IT’S always the gathering of the clans at the annual all Shetland Show at Bendigo each year.
Du Jardin posts winning score
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THERE were few surprises at the Olympia Christmas Horse Show in London when the final scores were posted for the Grand Prix competition.
Tatong, Swanpool in footy fight
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TWO country football clubs have vowed to pull the pin on next season if their bid to switch leagues fails.
Register helps foreign investment debate
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REGIONAL Australians have long had to contend with views and observations of those looking in from the outside.
Chemical tape cut
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DRAFT legislation to remove "duplicative and unnecessary red tape" for users of ag and vet chemicals has been introduced.
A thirst for something new
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WINEMAKERS at Trentham Estate have struck success with new wine varieties, writes SANDRA GODWIN
The Girl in the Yellow Vest
STRUCTURAL engineer Emily faces the grim reality of her life at a friend's wedding.
Cundall: Thrive to survive
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SOME plants are remarkably versatile. They seem to be able to withstand almost everything our weather can throw at them.
Cundall: Best pest solutions
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WE NEED to dig deep to rid ourselves of weeds that can choke gardens to death
Jeremy Vincent: Seafood balls
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IT'S NOT a good idea to plan to cook with leftover seafood at any time.
2013 ANNUAL
WHILE some suffered a bruising, the stars of 2013 made every post a winner. Read more in The Weekly Times 2013 Annual.
Koala's shear surprise
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WAL Dyer, from Digby, had a surprise visitor when he turned up in his shed one Monday morning recently to start shearing.
Paddock Bomb a standout
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WE KNOW the Paddock Bomb of the Year competition is over, but here's a late entry from Rob Hulley, from Everton.
Laughing gear: Christmas giggles
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IT WAS a romantic full moon and Pedro and Rosita were sitting outside.
Aboard for trip abroad
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TODAY we can announce the tour guides for The Weekly Times Travel Club, hand-picked from this newspaper's editorial team.
Hines Farm finds buyer
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FINANCIALLY troubled Hines Dairy Farm Ltd in southwest Victoria has been sold.
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Food rating system nuts
FRESH produce doesn't automatically receive a perfect score in a new star rating system.