Articles by David McKenzie

  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Providing hands on help for pigs Agriculture Victoria animal health and welfare staff are providing hands-on help to pig owners to develop an on-farm biosecurity plan. Effective biosecurity plans are a key to reducing risks to pig health, including emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. Agriculture Victoria staff will also […]

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  • Trains dodge cars

    V-Line trains have been involved in almost 60 near-hit incidents in the past year, prompting a call for motorists to be more vigilant for trains.

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  • Police investigating fatal house fire at Apollo Bay

    A man has died in a house fire at Apollo Bay overnight.

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  • Weapons search in Colac

    A Colac property has been involved in a series of weapons raids across Victoria and Western Australia, as the Australian Border Force cracks down on illegal trip alarms.

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  • Brigade book sale is back Sunday

    Bookworms and bird fanciers are in for a treat at Colac Showgrounds on Sunday.

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  • Bus replaces trains for local commuters

    Coaches will replace trains on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines between Geelong and Warrnambool from Saturday until Tuesday.

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  • Decking out in denim lands vital donations

    An annual Colac Jeans for Genes Day fundraiser has raised $5100 for the health research charity.

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  • Colac artists thrilled with big new space

    Colac artists are thrilled to have a big new space where they can make a mess.

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