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Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

Tractors and trucks drive through the main streets of St Arnaud to protest against the proposed VNI West transmission line. (ABC Rural: Emile Pavlich)

The National Party is calling for a senate inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West [VNI West] renewable energy project in western Victoria to ensure all "alternatives are explored" for rural communities affected by the transmission lines. 

Federal National Party politicians met with concerned farmers in Charlton on Monday, almost two weeks after more than 300 people drove tractors and utes through St Arnaud to protest the transmission lines.

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