News

  • Call for law change for virtual fences

    Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.

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  • Dairy board nominations now open

    Nominations have opened for western Victorian dairy farmers and stakeholders to nominate for positions on WestVic Dairy’s board.

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  • Colac Otway overhauls customer email responses

    Colac Otway Shire Council aims to improve on its low customer service rating from customers through increased engagement in email responses.

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  • PHOTO FEATURE: Out and about at St Brendan’s School

    The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School at Coragulac to check in on the kids at the start of term three.

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  • Comment deadline nears

    Apollo Bay residents have extra time to comment on a draft masterplan of the town’s recreation reserve, with GORCAPA extending the engagement period until the end of the month.

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  • Coastal subjects continue to inspire filmmaker

    Jackson Hayat hasn’t forgotten his roots during the Apollo Bay product’s rapid rise in the film industry.

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  • Drainage scheme is flowing freely

    Authorities have started to release water from Lake Colac for the first time in 27 years.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Simple tips for safe work CropLife Australia has used Farm Safety Week to remind farmers to put safety first when it comes to product handling. Adequate training, planning and strict adherence to product label instructions are crucial to protecting farm workers and the environment. “Best practice with the safe storage, transport, handling and use of […]

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