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

Willaura bakery owner bans Premier from business to support local farmers

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

Willaura Bakery owner Pete Sporton has banned Premier Jacinta Allan from his business. Picture suppliedWillaura Bakery owner Pete Sporton has received calls from as far as Western Australia to applaud him for his banned patron policy. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Farmers blocking transmission line companies from their land face hefty fine

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

Property owners blocking access to tranmission companies could face a hefty fine. File pictureFarmers could be hit with a fine of more than $12,000 if they block transmission line companies from accessing their property. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Council leaders push back against controversial emergency services levy

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

Wodonga mayor Michael Gobel is not impressed councils are being forced to collect the Victorian government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy from July 1. Picture by Phoebe AdamsMore Victorian councils are following the lead of Loddon Shire Council and seeking advice on refusing to collect the new emergency services levy. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Dairy farmers urged to seek advice before signing milk supply contracts

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

Sewells Lawyers co-owner Bec Alexander has urged dairy farmers to seek independent advice. Picture suppliedA south-west solicitor has encouraged farmers to seek advice before signing their milk supply agreements. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of This Week's PaperSewells Lawyers co-owner Bec Alexander said taking time to analyse a milk supply agreement could save tens of thousands of dollars.
MPs call on state government to offer hardship funding to drought-hit farmers

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

Many farmers, including Peter and Rebecca Seabrook, Allansford, have been hit hard by the drought. Picture by Eddie GuerreroThe state government needs to provide hardship funding to drought-stricken farmers, according to Member for Northern Victoria Rickie-Lee Tyrrell. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperMs Tyrrell put up a motion in Parliament this week calling for the action.
Dairy farmers urged to seek advice before signing milk supply contracts

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

Sewells Lawyers co-owner Bec Alexander has urged dairy farmers to seek independent advice. Picture suppliedA south-west solicitor has encouraged farmers to seek advice before signing their milk supply agreements. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperSewells Lawyers co-owner Bec Alexander said taking time to analyse a milk supply agreement could save tens of thousands of dollars.
Strong demand for heavy cattle drives prices up at Mortlake store sale

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

Pictures by Monique PattersonDemand for heavy cattle was strong at the Mortlake store sale on Thursday. 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 5450 head at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange. The sale featured 516 grown steers, which sold to a top of 482 cents a kilogram and an average of 439c/kg.
Volunteers offer up sausage sandwiches for farmers at Mortlake store sale

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

Heather Rowe, Mortlake Lions Club, Steve Maloney, Mortlake Men's Shed, John Kettner, Mortlake Lions Club and Don Murray, Mortlake Men's Shed, were serving free sausages in bread at the Mortlake store sale on Thursday. Picture by Monique PattersonMembers from three community groups attended the Mortlake store sale on Thursday to offer a free sausage-in-bread and the chance to talk. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Community bands together to cover legal costs to fight Condah farmer's fine

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

Graham Thomson vowed to fight the fine. Picture suppliedThe contractor fined $398 for carting fodder on a tractor at Condah will have his legal costs to fight the fine covered. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
NFF calls for interest-free loans for Victoria's drought-ravaged farmers

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

National Farmers Federation president David Jochinke, Murra Warra, has called for interest-free loans for farmers. File pictureStruggling farmers need access to interest-free government loans, according to National Farmers Federation president David Jochinke, Murra Warra. Subscribe now for unlimited access.