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Phone fines from cams
Victoria’s new road safety cameras are now issuing fines for seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
School zones return today
Motorists should be aware that school speed zones are back in force from this morning.
Census for Victorian pets
Pet owners can respond to Australia’s first Pet Census to help shape the future of animal welfare and support services.
Disaster planning keeping disability in mind
Disaster and emergency planning will be able to take into account the needs of people with disabilities, thanks to a new Colac district program.
Soil improvement focus for research
South-west Victorian farmers can join a new research program looking at ways to improve their soil health.
Mixed results for farm sectors
Dairy farmers can expect demand to remain high, croppers are thrilled with the start of their seasons, but beef markets are sluggish, Rural Bank’s Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook says.
Rural Scene news in brief
A close look at farm crime, Melbourne Show entries opening, and a summary of flood grant payments.
Special milestone for premiership Roo
A South Colac premiership player will notch up a special milestone in tomorrow’s clash with Simpson. On the same day that Simpson’s Brad Salmon reaches game 200, South Colac’s Joel Menzies will play his 150th game. Menzies, a successful all-round sportsman, was part of the Roos’ 2022 grand final winning side, adding a senior football […]