News
Beechy trail is beckoning adventurers
The Old Beechy Rail Trail Committee is encouraging families to enjoy a walk along the rail trail these school holidays, despite the cancellation of the Hunt for the Golden Gumboot.
Meredith Park rules
Colac Otway Shire Council will look to lay down the law at Meredith Park – but it turns out the reserve has had strict rules for more than 20 years.
Irrewarra mill plots a return
AKD says it will look to restart at its Irrewarra site in October, providing new jobs for a score of workers in the region.
Reminder to check dam integrity
Recent rain has served as a reminder for landowners to do routine dam maintenance and check their dam integrity.
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.