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

Councils legally obligated to collect contentious levy despite objections

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

Municipal Assoication of Victoria president Jennifer Anderson says the State Revenue Office, not councils, should collect the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund. Pictures suppliedVictorian councils could be forced to collect the state government's Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, according to legal advice obtained by the Municipal Association of Victoria. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Battery storage system given green light despite widespread objections

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

A battery energy storage system will be built at Dederang. File pictureA battery storage system will be built at Dederang despite opposition from community members and the Alpine Shire Council. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperThe application was approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy slammed the decision.
Doctor 'pretending to be a farmer' offloads cattle due to dry conditions

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

David Blaxland calls himself a "doctor pretending to be a farmer". Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBut even his many years of medical training are no match for mother nature and the enduring drought that is plaguing the south-west. Dr Blaxland, 77, was selling the remainder of his herd of Pathfinder cows, which he came to call pets, at Mortlake on Thursday.
Farmers again forced to offload cattle due to lingering drought across state

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

Pictures by Monique PattersonFarmers offloading cattle earlier than they would like was a recurrent theme at Mortlake's store sale. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperAgents yarded 3775 head of cattle at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange on Thursday. The sale featured 615 heifers, which sold to a top of 385 cents a kilogram and an average of 274c/kg.
VFF lists reasons why it's concerned about new energy infrastructure

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

Overhead transmission lines can be vulnerable to flood, fire and storm, the Victorian Farmers Federation said in its submission to the state government's Inquiry into Climate Resilience. File pictureThe Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned about the development of new energy infrastructure in response to climate change and the risks created for agricultural production. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Fonterra supplier says dairy farmers 'tired of doing the heavy lifting'

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

Stanhope dairy farmer Craig Emmett is disappointed with Fonterra's opening milk price. Picture by Denis HowardStanhope dairy farmer Craig Emmett is experiencing his toughest season since 2019. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Victorian doctor raises concerns about growing financial pressure on farmers

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

Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur is concerned about the impact of drought and growing costs on farmers. File pictureThe state government needs to survey GPs and frontline health staff to find out the impact of growing economic stress on agricultural communities, according to Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Councils should stop 'crying crocodile tears' and reduce rates for farmers

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

Kevin Stark, Lake Mundi, says councils should reduce rates to help struggling farmers. Picture suppliedCouncils opposing the new emergency services levy should be doing more to help struggling farmers. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
State spends $350 million on grand prix while 'ignoring' struggling farmers

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

Christopher Quinn in one of the dams that has dried up on his farm near Cavendish. Picture by Katrina LovellA struggling farmer and a Liberal Party politician have questioned why the state government is spending millions in Melbourne while ignoring those on the land. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bumper two years predicted for agriculture in newly-released NAB report

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

The outlook for the agriculture sector is positive for the next two years, according to a new report. Picture by Petra OatesThe next two years are expected to be fruitful for the agriculture sector, according to a new report. Subscribe now for unlimited access.