Articles by: Tegan Rohan
Quirky creatures keep maker busy
A Colac artist has found success in his passion after he traded his graphic design job to focus on his art seven years ago.
Dual sheep-farming approach for family
A persistent daughter and six sheep started the journey of two businesses for a Beeac family.
Rural news in brief
Rural news and views from across the district and further afield.
Cancelled ag shows can’t stop Chants
A Nalangil family didn’t let cancelled agricultural shows stop them from showing their best stock in an online show.
La Nina boosts area’s farmers
Colac and district can expect a wet spring and summer with an unusual weather event kicking in.
Patching together a sustainable lifestyle
It’s taken five years of trial and error for Phil Jones to build up his vegie garden and orchard, but he was determined to be more sustainable and work towards a long-term dream.
Rural news in brief
Farming news from across the district and further afield.
Restrictions continue at cattle sale
Colac Regional Saleyards will have 600 cattle on offer in its dairy ring as COVID-19 restrictions continue at this Friday’s store cattle sale.
Twist on art game invigorates artists
An Apollo Bay artist has reinvented an old game to engage the arts community during a period of isolation and inspiration deficiency.
Shearer stays busy despite border closures
Handling sheep and working in a shed might not appeal to everyone, but Ged Leersen has embraced the work in his first year as a shearer.
Rural news and views
News on serrated tussock management, Landcare awards, avian flu controls, flood risk for farms, and ways to tackle labour shortages for farms.
Drones zoom over Otways
Powercor will trial drones in the Otways as a new way of inspecting poles and powerlines in hard-to-reach areas of the region in the next two weeks.
Advisory positions now open
The Barwon Regional Partnership has opened applications to community members who want governments to hear their community’s challenges and opportunities.
Small changes pay off at Ondit
Ondit’s Karen Watkiss and Dale Angus’s WestVic Dairy Focus Farm has already received gains from making small changes to their operation.
Reminder to check dam integrity
Recent rain has served as a reminder for landowners to do routine dam maintenance and check their dam integrity.
Take the fire risk out of hay storage
The Country Fire Authority is encouraging farmers to exercise caution with cutting, baling and storing hay this season to prevent hay fires.
Cobden solar farms waiting for state’s approval
Cobden will get two solar farms if developers get the green light from government authorities.
Appeal helps family after property fire
A Beeac family has been overwhelmed with community support after they lost their home in a fire.
No need to skip tradition
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School students have been skipping at home for the Jump Rope for Heart program.
Farm family chuffed with industry prize
Matt and Alli Reid were hesitant in accepting a nomination, but their belief in celebrating dairy success pushed them to accept and go on to win the Dairy Farm Business Management Award.
Three important words: “R U OK?”
R U OK? Day today is a reminder to Colac district community members to check in with someone who might be struggling.
Fairytale ending for orphan swan
It’s the tale of the ugly duckling with Delia Harrington taking on the role of mother duck for a lost cygnet over the weekend.
Fire spreads to tree
A tree caught fire at Stonyford after gusts of wind took sparks from a burn heap to the nearby pine. Stonyford Fire Brigade captain James Reynolds said Stonyford and Pomberneit crews were on scene for 40 minutes to extinguish the tree after receiving the call at 4.30pm Monday. “They were burning branches and so forth […]
District farmers want wet spring
Colac district farmers are grateful for downpours in late August, but still hope for a wet spring before harvest.
