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Local wool producers on show
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter is looking forward to this weekend’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, recognised as “the largest event of its type in the world”.
Study tour inspires district landcarers
Colac district farmers and Heytesbury District Landcare Network representatives have returned from a New Zealand study tour with fresh ideas on regenerative and sustainable farming that could be adopted locally.
Permit approved in farm zone
“I don’t see how construction of a house on this particular block of land is going to compromise our plan.”
Neighbours divided on plan
The closest neighbours to a proposed 1.6-million-bird chicken meat farm at Birregurra have thrown their support behind the venture.
Perspective on pomegranates
CrossXPollinatioN feature artist Meaghan Shelton’s portrayal of pomegranate seeds links back to her childhood experiences.
Prices, cattle numbers lift at Colac saleyards
Prices increased and cattle numbers continued to lift at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale on Thursday.
Birre’s building block boost
Birregurra Preschool families and staff are looking forward to facility upgrades, with a funding boost from the State Government confirmed.
Terms shed light on issues
Councillor behaviour, CEO support, meetings, conflicts and handling of matters with “serious risk to health and safety” are all specific focuses for Colac Otway Shire Council’s new eagle-eye overseer.