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Rural Scene news wrap
Commodities falling in value, Biosecurity advice for pig owners, Innovation investment, and guidance to reduce emissions.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
A stunning Hamptons-style facade stands out at this gorgeous two-year-old home at 21 Wyuna Drive, Elliminyt.
Staff headache for Apollo Bay servo
Staff shortages have forced Apollo Bay’s sole petrol station to cut its opening hours in a blow for motorists along the busy Great Ocean Road.
Cressy plane bound for Avalon
The tiny town of Cressy will have a big presence at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest airshow next week.
MPs push for answers on crumbling highways
South-west Victorian MPs have spoken in State Parliament demanding government action to fix the region’s crumbling roads, including the “perilously unsafe” Princes Highway.
Colac’s 40kmh zone coming soon
Work to install 40kmh electronic speed signs in central Colac is continuing and should be complete within months.
Grass fire starts at Alvie electricity pole
A fire underneath a power pole at Alvie this week was likely due to a fault in power infrastructure.
Million-dollar campsite boost: Council allocates cash windfall from Bruce Street sale
Lake Colac Holiday Park will have an infrastructure boost to the tune of a million dollars, after councillors decided that the park’s next tenant must put in $500,000 to match a council commitment.