Articles by David McKenzie
Meat and livestock group predicts sheep increase
Australia will have 74.4 million sheep by the end of 2022, with Meat and Livestock Australia predicting the national herd to grow by 4.9 per cent this year.
State biosecurity system boost
A new Victorian Biosecurity Reference Group will aim to strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity system for the future.
Sheep movements recorded
National Livestock Identification System recorded about a million sheep movements in Victoria in December 2021, as the system hits full implementation.
Lorne plans prove popular
The Lorne community has largely welcomed new plans for a redevelopment of the Point Grey precinct around the iconic pier.
Arts grants set to help with rebuild
Surf Coast Shire Council will offer grants of up to $3000 to help artists to recover and rebuild from the impacts of the pandemic.
Otway bush burnoff for willow removal
Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.
New plans unveiled for Lorne’s Point Grey
Revised designs for Lorne’s controversial Point Grey Precinct are open for public comment.