Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents tied to escaped burn-offs, authorities are urging landowners to light up with caution this season.

One farmer got a wife just six episodes in, while others can’t decide which girls to send home.

The step-up increases the weighted average farm gate milk price for exclusive supply in Saputo’s southern milk regions.

The Strathmerton Bega factory will close next year. Photo by Liam Nash ...