Country Today - April 29th

You’ll hear from Victoria’s Shadow Transport Minister Matthew about how he would change the rail system if elected in November. Victoria's Government has boldly announced what it called record investment in the May budget for roads of $1 billion. Regional Cities Victoria which represents the largest 10 councils is calling for double that: a $2 billion package just for regional roads. We’ll take a look at the effectiveness of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, industry body CropLife Australia says it’s slowing down critical chemical approvals.  You’ll hear about one of the world's leading and largest sheep industry conferences LambEx is being held in Adelaide in July. He’s known as The Wombat Dude: the Gippsland wildlife rescuer and carer who is in talks with a production company to do a television series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.