Articles by David McKenzie

  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Farmers taking up free sign offer; Downward pressure on milk prices; Lamb processing surges 7.7 per cent; and An audit for fodder research.

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  • Camper stolen as victims slept inside near Lorne

    A woman was dragged along the Great Ocean Road after the theft of a camper trailer she was sleeping in near Lorne, while a male victim was trapped inside the vehicle.

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  • FOODBANK SAVED: Donations ensure families can access vital service

    Thousands of dollars of cash donations have saved a Colac foodbank from imminent closure, just as demand for food help soars amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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  • Big toilet decision for council

    An LGBTQIA+ support group has pleaded with Colac Otway Shire Council to cancel a “dead-letter law” that restricts public toilet use on the basis of gender.

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  • State MP tours Colac’s new netball facilities

    A state MP has toured newly resurfaced netball courts at Colac’s Eastern Reserve, saying they’ll boost the sport in Colac.

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  • CAREERS: Supportive work systems at Colac meat processor

    Level-five meat processor Nicole Spokes enjoys the flexibility and support she receives as an employee at Australian Lamb Company Minerva Foods.

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  • CAREERS: An exciting challenge for skilled professional

    Working in IT is more than just computers and passwords for Australian Lamb Company’s Peter Phillips.

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  • CAREERS: Building leadership and industry skills

    Dave Calder says ALC has shaped his   career for the better, giving him a lifetime of opportunities to develop his skills and move up the ladder.

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