Articles by David McKenzie

  • Turn back the clocks on Sunday morning

    Get ready to gain an extra hour’s sleep on Sunday, with the end of daylight saving.

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  • Family day care proves costly

    Surf Coast Shire Council will no longer manage family day care from next year.

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  • Farm safety starts at school

    Timboon P-12 School students have joined in farm safety and wellbeing sessions to prepare them for a successful future in agriculture.

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  • Boost for popular fishing site

    Lake Purrumbete is set to benefit from $50,000 in upgrades to make the lake’s eastern shore more accessible for fishing, upgrading an old “goat track”.

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  • Rural scene news in brief

    National set of guidelines for feedlots, online training to protect animals from diseases and biosecuri-ty, new research from district farms, and grains panel position open.

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  • Huge celebration at Deans Marsh

    Dog jumping, sheaf tossing, arts, music, markets, wedding dresses and more will draw crowds to the Deans Marsh Festival on Sunday.

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  • Victorian public transport fare reduction arrives next week

    Cheaper train fares will arrive for Colac passengers from next Friday.

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  • Massive effort for Community Service Award winner

    While other people might have stepped back during the pandemic, Colac’s Zoe Hudgell jumped to action, organising fundraisers and online events.

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