Former Victorian premiers from opposing sides are backing a UNESCO world heritage bid for Victoria’s goldfields and hope the Commonwealth Games will aid their cause.
Despite record crowds, the number of farm animals competing is drastically low as some farmers say the 174-year-old event has lost its agricultural significance.
“Victoria is preparing for a bumper canola harvest this year, but farmers warn jumping into a paddock for social media photos is now a biosecurity risk.”
Victoria is heading for a serious infrastructure crunch in the coming two years, as shortages of labour and raw materials threaten to collide with preparations for the Commonwealth Games.