Articles by Ruby Manson
High interest in reduction sale
Fatteners in the Otways and South Gippsland have scored quality breeding cattle from a herd reduction sale in Colac.
Coastal blaze barriers
Authorities are ramping up work on new strategic fuel breaks and removing hazardous trees around townships along the Great Ocean Road.
State expands roo harvesting
The State Government has expanded its kangaroo harvesting program, meaning shooters can harvest kangaroos for human consumption.
National medal for Cobden leader
Cobden firefighting leader Mark Roberts is an Australian Fire Service Medal recipient thanks to his decades-long dedication to volunteer firefighting.
Gardens grants to boost sustainability
Colac and Camperdown’s botanic gardens have received a major boost thanks to a State Government grant.
Term one commences
Colac school principals are eager to get stuck into a COVID-normal school year this week.
New travellers bring big summer for area
A State Government tourism voucher scheme could have catalysed Otways Tourist Park’s biggest summer in 20 years.
Road lights switched on
The lights are on at a recently upgraded Birregurra intersection, further improving motorist safety.