Warwick Long

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Presenter of the Victorian Country Hour for ABC Rural. Former co-host of the Conversation Hour (VIC). Email: [email protected]

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Melbourne Market Authority threatens evictions if vendors don't sign new leases

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jane McNaughton |Warwick Long

The Melbourne Market Authority is threatening wholesalers with legal action over a new rental agreement. The Valuer-General has declared a compromised rate of yearly rent increases of between 2.4 per cent and 3.6 per cent after protests from vendors. Vendors have been given 30 days to agree to pay higher rents or face eviction. A Victorian government body is threatening vendors at the Melbourne Market with legal action as a stoush over rent increases continues.
Australian growers expect to benefit from US tariffs as Trump's trade war angers markets

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Timu King |Justine Longmore |Warwick Long

Markets and share prices across the world are recalibrating following the US tariff announcement. Some Australian agricultural exporters say they expect to benefit as a result of changes. Experts say the Australian economy will see slowing demand for iron ore, coal and gas. New trade opportunities are emerging for some Australian agricultural industries, following US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariff announcement on Thursday.
Republican, Representative, Marlin Stutzman form Indiana on the need for tariffs - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

In what was dubbed Liberation Day by United States, President, Donald Trump, a wide range of new tariffs have been announced on products being imported into the world's largest economy. As part of the lobbying around the new tariffs, many rural American politicians have been taking aim at Australian agricultural exports.
Victorian Country Hour

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

A bin full of tomatoes that will be processed at the Kagome Australia factory at Echuca. These will become canned tomatoes or paste.
Witness details moment when passenger 'tackled' man with firearm on plane at Avalon Airport

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

A witness has called 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive to detail the shocking incident where a man attempted to board a commercial flight with a firearm at Avalon Airport on Thursday afternoon. Woodrow says the passengers are "rattled", commending a man named Barry Clark, who "jumped in" and "tackled" the man. Woodrow says himself and the captain then helped Mr Clark in holding the individual down. Press play to hear Woodrow's full call with Warwick Long. Lara, Melbourne, Air Incidents
Spin Doctors: AFL, Trump vs Zelensky and The Oscars - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

Every Wednesday on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, our Spin Doctors take on the big stories and tell you their spin winners and losers of the week. Founder and Managing Director of Fireside Agency Ben Hart and marketing strategist and writer Vicki Kyriakakis joined Warwick Long in the studio.
What If Wednesday: What if the government introduced an inheritance tax?

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

Every Wednesday, 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive takes a hypothetical question and asks "what if", taking your calls and talking to experts in the field. Today, What If Wednesday tackled the question: What if the government introduced an inheritance tax? To discuss, CEO of Think Forward, Thomas Walker and Judith Sloan, contributing economic editor for The Australian spoke to Warwick Long.
University of Melbourne bans indoor protests after last year's student sit-in

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

The University of Melbourne has banned indoor protests, after students occupied a building for a week in May 2024, causing significant disruption to classes and studying. Vice Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston told Warwick Long the change in rules is about ensuring students and staff feel "safe", but "freedom of expression" and the "right to protest" will still be protected and accepted at the university.
Victorian Farmers Federation calls for pause to caged egg phase-out plan

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Jane McNaughton |Warwick Long |Ashlee Aldridge

The Victorian Farmers Federation says phasing out caged eggs will affect people during a cost of living crisis. Supermarket chains Woolworths, Coles and Aldi say they will phase out caged eggs this year. Standards are yet to be created for the caged egg phase out. Victoria's peak farming body wants the state and federal governments to pause the looming phase out of conventional caged eggs.
Victorian Country Hour

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Warwick Long

Donald Trump says Australia is one of the few countries with whom the US has a trade surplus so he is considering a carveout for steel and aluminium tariffs.