News
Students get bug for testing tasks
Colac Secondary College students have had a chance to monitor and learn more about Lake Colac’s microbiology.
Driver speeds into fine at Birregurra
Colac police have nabbed a probationary driver speeding 40km over the limit near Birregurra.
Bulla offers high milk price
Bulla Dairy Foods has released its opening milk prices ahead of the new season, with an increase in payments to farmers.
Letters to the editor
Gas exploration opposition, climate change and water security feature in today’s letters.
Assistance with soil testing costs
Farmers and land managers will be able to access low-cost soil sampling and certified testing in exchange for sharing their data under a national pilot.
New members for sheep group
Colac’s Belinda Dexter has earned a spot on Australia’s Sheep Sustainability Framework steering group, guiding industry development.
Rural Scene news in brief
Japanese encephalitis virus update, farmer scholarships, and environmental red tape cuts.
Colac tale is pure gold
A new book delves into legendary Australian gold prospector Lewis ‘Harold’ Lasseter’s time living in Colac – a previously unexplored chapter in his life – providing a new twist to a well-told tale.