News

  • Creative passion hasn’t faded

    Everything shifted for Ellliminyt artist Lauren Danger when two of her paintings featured on the television series The Block in 2019.

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  • Otway Basin gas drilling plan for energy giant

    International energy company ConocoPhillips has contracted a rig to drill for natural gas in the offshore Otway Basin, possibly as early as 2025.

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  • Fighting for our planet’s future

    Lisa Deppeler’s fears for the planet started long before her much-publicised efforts to protect the Otway Basin from seismic blasting.

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  • Community grant recipients celebrate

    Dozens of grant recipients have gathered in Colac to network and celebrate successful projects.

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  • Rural careers beckon teens

    For mates Noah Smith and Tom Tyrer, learning on the job is where it’s at.

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  • High drowning risks on farms

    Farming families can take simple steps to keep kids safe and actively supervise them around water, authorities say.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Climate change, weeds, drought, and a ban on battery cages feature in today’s rural news.

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  • Recognition for TAFE’s outstanding training

    South West TAFE is a finalist for a major Victorian training award, recognising its outstanding work.

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