Monique Patterson

Queensland

Journalist at Australian Community Media

Journalist/aspiringpoet. Follow me on instagram @monandcael Author of Through These Eyes. https://t.co/WYWTaKKcHl

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Articles

MPs step up to share 'disgust' at proposed levy as Jacinta Allan defends it

1 day ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Victorian Nationals leader Danny O'Brien spoke at the rally on Tuesday. Picture by Petra OatesA number of MPs aired fears over the proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund in Parliament on Tuesday, while Premier Jacinta Allan defended it.
Proposed emergency services levy would cost struggling communities millions

2 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Monique Patterson

Hundreds of people, including Waubra Country Womens Assiation president Kate Tol (centre), protested on the steps of Parliament on Tuesday, urging the state government to "scrap the tax". Picture by Petra OatesThe proposed new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund will see small regional communities fork out millions of dollars extra each year. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Proposed emergency services levy would cost struggling communities millions

2 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Monique Patterson

Hundreds of people, including Waubra Country Womens Association president Kate Tol (centre), protested on the steps of Parliament on Tuesday, urging the state government to "scrap the tax". Picture by Petra OatesThe proposed new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund will see small regional communities fork out millions of dollars extra each year. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Proposed emergency services levy would cost struggling communities millions

2 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Hundreds of people, including Waubra Country Womens Assiation president Kate Tol (centre), protested on the steps of Parliament on Tuesday, urging the state government to "scrap the tax". Picture by Petra OatesThe proposed new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund will see small regional communities fork out millions of dollars extra each year.
Meetings held around the state ahead of emergency services debate this week

3 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

About 80 people attended a meeting about the proposed emergency services levy at Wingeel on Friday. Picture suppliedAbout 80 people voiced their concerns over a proposed emergency services levy at a meeting on Friday.
Queenslanders say they have seen an increase in Victorians seeking agistment

3 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Sarah and David Birchmore, Winton, Qld, run a website listing agistment opportunities. Picture suppliedSarah and David Birchmore, Winton, Qld, run a website listing agistment opportunities. Picture suppliedA growing number of Victorian farmers are seeking agistment offers, according to the operators of a website listing available spots.
Australians urged to offer helping hand to farmers experiencing tough times

5 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Rural Aid chief executive John Warlters says a number of farmers need a helping hand. Picture suppliedAustralians are being urged to support farmers, with alarming data showing they are dying by suicide at rates 59 per cent higher than the national average.
'Unanimous': Community implores council to keep city's livestock exchange open

6 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

About 100 people attended a forum in Swan Hill and implored the city council to keep the city's saleyards open. File pictureSwan Hill residents made their views clear on the future of the city's saleyards at a forum this week.
Convoy of farmers en route to Spring Street to protest against proposed levy

6 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Clunes fine wool producer Stuart Robinson is leading a convoy of farmers to Spring Street in Melbourne to protest against the proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. File pictureA convoy of farmers is making its way to Spring Street in Melbourne to protest against the proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
Council removes agriculture reference in plan used to 'malign' farmers

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Colac Otway Shire councillor Charlie Buchanan (inset) passed a motion to remove a reference to agriculture in the council's climate action plan. File picturesA Victorian council has voted to remove a reference to the amount of emissions from agriculture in its climate action plan.