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Grants for revegetation work
Landholders in the Heytesbury district can revegetate their properties, with thousands of native seedlings on offer.
Rural Scene news in brief
Farmers taking up free sign offer; Downward pressure on milk prices; Lamb processing surges 7.7 per cent; and An audit for fodder research.
Camper stolen as victims slept inside near Lorne
A woman was dragged along the Great Ocean Road after the theft of a camper trailer she was sleeping in near Lorne, while a male victim was trapped inside the vehicle.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
This modern home in the heart of charming Cororooke sits on a generous allotment of 1309 square metres.
Branch repairs drag on
Colac’s ANZ branch has remained tight-lipped on a clear date for its re-opening, despite growing concerns from local customers.
Bay youngster’s Wild ambition
Nothing encapsulates community spirit more than a 12-year-old taking on the responsibility of organising a key event for one of Apollo Bay’s major festivals.
FOODBANK SAVED: Donations ensure families can access vital service
Thousands of dollars of cash donations have saved a Colac foodbank from imminent closure, just as demand for food help soars amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Big toilet decision for council
An LGBTQIA+ support group has pleaded with Colac Otway Shire Council to cancel a “dead-letter law” that restricts public toilet use on the basis of gender.
