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  • Lorne fishing co-op building deemed unsafe

    Lorne’s fishing co-op building has been deemed unsafe for future use.

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  • WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy

    District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.

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  • Bee industry remains vigilant

    Dry conditions, potential varroa mite infestation and increasing costs are all impacting the bee industry in south-west
    Victoria.

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  • Tehan to help rebuild

    Wannon MP Dan Tehan has chosen not to stand for the Liberal Party leadership role but says he will continue to work hard rebuilding the party.

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  • Flu numbers low, RSV up

    While influenza numbers are currently low across the state, Colac doctors are seeing a rise in patients with respiratory syncytial virus.

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  • Empty effluent ponds for growth

    Agriculture Victoria’s dairy industry development officer Rachael Campbell says emptying dairy effluent ponds can benefit pastures.

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  • Stock collection still available

    Dairy Farmers Victoria president and Larpent farmer Mark Billing says dead livestock collection is still available for local farmers, amid concerns for the service following a northern Victorian knackery stopping its pickups.

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  • Housing solutions sought for dairy industry

    A Victorian dairy support organisation is aiming to save the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3-billion dairy industry by identifying innovative housing solutions to attract and retain a workforce in dairy regions such as south-west Victoria.

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