Farmer, Ben Jackson from Guyra in northern NSW, found a special way to pay tribute to his Aunty Deb Cowdery. He wasn't able to go to the funeral because of border closures. "I feel a bit hopeless here on the farm, but I wanted to show my love somehow," Ben told The Weekly Times.

Kristy McBain, Sussan Ley and Michael McCormack start election night favourites to retain their NSW seats. But is there a surprise or two in store? >>

It’s been one of the most talked about seats this election – Wannon. We are on the ground to bring you live updates and find out will Alex Dyson oust Dan Tehan? >>

From how the Nationals are tracking to the impact of the live sheep ban on voters, our political experts are covering the important news farmers and those in the regions need to know. Find your electorate and see how it’s performing >>

📌 EXCLUSIVE: Explosive documents reveal government-sponsored ads promoting the live sheep export phase out ran in obscure markets thousands of kilometres from the WA-based industry. See the details >>>

🥩 Australian red meat exports have surged in the first three months of the year. Find out which countries are driving the demand for our beef and lamb >>>

🌿 Rain in northern cotton growing regions has resulted in picking delays. See what it means for yields >>>

📍 A 250ha macadamia orchard and a 2300ha property with a 260ha young pecan orchard have been sold to a global family office. See the details:

A large contingent of VFL stars are heading back to country footy on Saturday. But there are also some notable omissions >>>

📍 One of the biggest cash pledges this election cycle has a regional focus. But some say there’s devil in the detail >>>

Country footy has started in almost every league and the race to be the state’s leading goalkicker is also underway. See the players to watch in 2025 >>>

🐟 The Allan Government is sacking fisheries enforcement officers, without knowing how many fish recreational anglers harvest. See the details:

📍 Victorian Farmers Federation chief executive Brendan Tatham has resigned. 👇

🌿 With persistent dry conditions growers are carefully assessing their winter crop rotations. See what it means for canola >>>

🏡 A leading northern Victorian farming family has expanded their landholdings across the border in a recent sale worth millions. See the details >>>

📌 FOCUS: Benchmarking has helped bring exceptional growth to the Hicks family beef operation at Holbrook, NSW, in just eight years. See how they did it >>>

🥩 A leading Australian red meat representative says US demand may prove more resilient than first thought. Read why:

📌 A tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China is threatening to push the Asian superpower into a recession and dampen its demand for imported Australian farmed goods. See the latest >>>

🥛 Dairy giant Fonterra is lifting farmgate milk prices for autumn — but one processor has been singled out for its laggard approach. Discover why >>>

Calder United begins life as a merged club with two on field leaders watching from the sidelines. See who will be missing >>>

📍 The head of a prominent Australian beef company has praised US policies and is calling for our government to follow suit to lower costs. 👉