PM Edition: Banks tightening screws on drought hit farmers

Email Australia’s big six banks are tightening the financial screws on southwest Victorian farmers. Here’s how it’s hitting home.

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PM Edition Banks tightening screws on drought hit farmers Australia’s big six banks are tightening the financial screws on southwest Victorian farmers. Here’s how it’s hitting home. READ MORE   ‘Mixed bag’ on lambing percentages Livestock producers who made early plans to feed lambing ewes have been rewarded while those who sat back and waited for rain have felt the cost. READ MORE   Murray Darling salt schemes crash Most of the Murray Darling Basin’s salt interception schemes that were damaged in the 2022 floods have not been repaired, putting communities’ water quality at risk. READ MORE   Farmers urged to join Keep the Sheep protest The National Farmers’ Federation has called on its members to make their views about the Labor government’s policies heard. READ MORE   Carp surge to record levels The ‘just add more water’ strategy of the Albanese Government is failing, as reports show carp numbers hitting record levels as native fish populations crash. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Weekly Times, PO Box 14999 Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia.