Showing farmers we have their back

Hearing farmers share their stories last week was tough listening. The ABC has been replaying the angry and the heartbreaking; most were matter-of-fact and ready to keep battling.

District mayor joins state taskforce

Corangamite Shire’s mayor will sit on a new drought taskforce that will inform further State Government support.

Point Grey plans spark opposition

A new club building, a casual food premises and new public toilets are key features of a draft plan for Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment.

Concert date locked, state ups funding

South-west Victoria is banding together in Colac to show solidarity with drought-stricken farmers and communities.

Farmers air drought plight, minister meets in Colac

More than 100 Colac district farmers have turned out to Beeac to share their drought stories with the state. Meanwhile, Victoria’s Agriculture Minister has visited the district and farmers have called for rate relief and water transport subsidies to address immediate need. Farmers, residents and community spokespeople crowded the Farmers Arms Hotel at Beeac on […]

Event aims to ease pain

A Band Together concert in Colac will support drought-stricken farmers in the district.

Volunteers rally against levy

“People don’t really understand yet; this is going to affect everyone.”

A controversial new levy will see charges for homes and businesses double, Colac district firefighting volunteers say.

State budget a mixed bag

Schools at Colac and Winchelsea have received funding under the State Government’s new budget.