Articles by David McKenzie

  • Drilling on new gas wells complete

    Beach Energy has finished a major program of drilling for gas offshore from Port Campbell, striking natural gas and boosting production at its Port Campbell plant.

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  • Surf Coast’s efforts failing to convince Winch

    Winchelsea residents are the most dissatisfied in Surf Coast Shire, new survey results reveal.

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  • Businesses can apply for state air cash

    Small businesses can apply for State Government grants of up to $5000 to improve indoor air-quality.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Westvic Dairy board nominations are open. Meanwhile, Landcare grants have opened.

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  • Federal funding to help fight spread of disease

    The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed Australia’s investment in work to tackle the spread of foot and mouth disease in Indonesia.

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  • Quaint cottage makes $600k

    A two-bedroom cottage in Colac has sold at auction for $600,000.

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  • Plans for extra Optus coverage at Lorne

    Optus has applied for Surf Coast Shire Council’s permission to build a new mobile phone tower outside Lorne to improve phone coverage for the town.

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  • Local trio wins art prize

    Three local artists have won a public vote for the favourite artwork at Colac’s CrossXpollinatioN exhibition.

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