Articles by David McKenzie

  • Cobden planning scheme amendment to expand housing

    Cobden residents have until June 19 to comment on a planning scheme amendment that will open up housing land for the town.

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  • State budget cash to plan school upgrades

    Colac and district schools and coastal management will receive a boost thanks to yesterday’s state budget.

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  • Residents help shape council’s strategy

    Corangamite Shire Council is asking residents to help shape the council’s new Environment and Sustainability Strategy.

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  • Branch prepares for fundraiser

    Organisers are expecting a big crowd to help raise money for the Cancer Council at a Colac morning tea on Thursday.

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  • Plan to remove offshore gas wells

    A gas company is seeking approval to remove two gas wells offshore from Port Campbell, after they became unproductive.

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  • PHOTO GALLERY: SLM Law’s special fundraiser

    Colac’s SLM Law drew in a crowd for a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser last week.

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  • Farmland values up by a third

    South-west Victoria has recorded its ninth year of consecutive growth in average farmland prices.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    The beef sector returns to “more normal” market conditions; board roles available for dairy farm-ers, beef farmers and lamb producers; grants to tackle gorse infestations; and an extension to apply for flood recovery cash.

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