Articles by David McKenzie
Rural Scene news in brief
Gorse control grants, a plea to fix rural roads, and horse registrations feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Safety cameras spot thousands of offences
New road safety cameras in Victoria have detected almost 3000 seatbelt and mobile phone offences in the past month.
Profits but no growth for dairy
More than 90 per cent of western Victorian dairy farms expect to turn a profit this financial year, on the back of high milk prices and solid rain.
Dinosaur Cove yields another history-making fossil
Giant flying reptiles ruled the skies over Cape Otway 107 million years ago, and historic new scientific findings are shining light on the ancient creatures.
Corangamite set to upgrade location of road flood death
The site of a road tragedy will get a safety upgrade in Corangamite Shire Council’s 2023-24 budget.
Corangamite focuses budget spend on roads
Corangamite Shire Council will spend almost $10 million on roads in the coming year, with a $3.79-milion budget surplus and 3.5-per-cent rate rise.
More than 50 speed signs replaced
The roads authority has spoken out against a spate of vandalism attacks on more than 50 road speed signs south of Colac.
5G phone tower proposed for Colac Golf Course site
A proposed 35-metre mobile phone tower at Colac Golf Club would boost Optus reception in the area.
