News

  • Letters to the editor

    Gas exploration opposition, climate change and water security feature in today’s letters.

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  • 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.

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  • New members for sheep group

    Colac’s Belinda Dexter has earned a spot on Australia’s Sheep Sustainability Framework steering group, guiding industry development.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Japanese encephalitis virus update, farmer scholarships, and environmental red tape cuts.

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  • 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.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    This charming home at 74 Murray Street East, Colac, offers potential of grand proportions and sits proudly on a corner allotment of 1256 square metres.

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  • Church pays tribute to minister

    Friends will remember long-time Colac minister Marvin Hagans for his gentle, humble nature, love of sport, and devotion to his ministry at Scots Presbyterian Church.

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  • Coast forum draws a crowd

    Costal erosion, a big bridge revamp and an update on controlled burns are all on the agenda at Wye River and Separation Creek.

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