Articles by David McKenzie
Cleaning chemical registration required
The Environment Protection Authority has reminded clothing cleaning companies of a new law requiring them to have registration.
Rural news in brief
Results from Colac’s sheep sale and store cattle sale, VCC water council roles on offer, advice for eradicating serrated tussock, and a proposed shakeup of ag chemical regulations.
Strong cow prices continue
Prices for cows and feeder heifers rose at Colac’s weekly cattle market, as the yarding size remained steady.
Young faces at Colac saleyards
PHOTO FEATURE: Colac’s saleyards have attracted young visitors during the school holidays.
COVID relief for sporting groups
Six Colac and district sports groups will each receive $2000 State Government grants to help deal with the impact of recent COVID-19 restrictions.
No more wood collecting in Victorian state forests
Victoria’s firewood collection season has ended, meaning people must wait until September before it’s legal to collect firewood from public land.
Rural news in brief
Spray drift, farm rates, fox numbers and the dairy code of conduct feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Cow prices top at 355¢ in reduced-size market
Buyers faced a reduced-sized yarding at Colac’s weekly cattle market.