Articles tagged: farm fatalities
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Prioritise checking in: South-west safety plea after farm tragedy
Larpent farmer and Dairy Farmers Victoria president Mark Billing says farmers need to stay in touch with each other while working alone or remotely, with the south-west continuing to be over-represented in on-farm fatalities.
February 16, 2026
Hannah Toohey
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Authority probing on-farm death
WorkSafe is continuing to investigate a work-related death at a farm west of Cressy last week.
November 24, 2025
Hannah Toohey
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On-farm fatalities rise, talk about risks
With 2024 recording the highest number of on-farm fatalities in more than two decades, Colac district farmers are reminded to take extra care and prevent accidents.
July 25, 2025
Naomi Newcombe
