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Rural news in brief
A rise in illegal vegetation removal, political action on seasonal workers and border crossings, and a push fur regional areas to lead the COVID recovery.
Restocker competition drops
Cattle numbers have stayed low at Colac’s weekly market with just 59 cattle on offer, 18 fewer than the previous week.
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.
Bulla commits to hiring locals
Bulla Dairy Foods is expanding its workforce ahead of the busy Christmas period and after its recent two-week shutdown following positive COVID-19 cases.
Another blow for light station
Cape Otway Lightstation’s owner says the iconic attraction can now accept visitors, but can’t allow them into any buildings, including the light tower.
Call to ramp up meat production
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called on the State Government to fast-track an easing of restrictions for meat processors as they approach their peak production period.
MP calls for virtual barriers to save wildlife at Marengo
A Western Region MP says sound barrier fences will help prevent more wildlife deaths on a stretch of the Great Ocean Road at Marengo.
Two more Colac Otway recoveries
Colac Otway has recorded no new COVID-19 cases, with two more people recovering. The Department of Health and Human Services’ daily figures show Colac Otway has 12 active cases, down two from yesterday, with its total count still at 136. Greater Geelong has three active COVID-19 cases, while Corangamite, Surf Coast, Ballarat, Golden Plains and […]