Farmer protests wind farm plans as regional discontent rises before elections
James Knight, a farmer in south-west Victoria, expressed deep frustration over state-imposed renewable energy projects, including a wind farm of 35 turbines near his property. He believes regional communities feel that corporate interests dominate their concerns, leading to rising resentment against the government. As elections approach, discontent may reshape political alliances, with support growing for alternative parties.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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