News
Residents raise theatre ire
Residents are pushing back against a proposed theatre precinct upgrade at Cororooke, with a planning authority set to hear from both sides.
Bridges have big cost impost
Colac Otway Shire Council will remove and replace a bridge across the Barham River at Apollo Bay.
Busy two market days for Colac’s saleyards
Colac Regional Saleyards’ had solid sales, happy vendors and firm prices at its weekly and monthly markets.
Big birthday bash for Beechy
A beloved Otways railway that helped develop agriculture in the region for 60 years has just turned 120, with railway enthusiasts celebrating its history.
Bulla boosts milk payments
Colac’s Bulla Dairy Foods has announced a milk price increase for the 2021-22 season following an upwards trend for farmgate milk prices and a roaring holiday trade.
Rural Scene news in brief
National Landcare awards open, grants available for dairy communities, and national milk market news.
Letters to the editor
The impact of duck shooting, council absences, and building shortages feature in today’s letters.
Port beehives protecting sector
Beehives at Victorian ports are helping protect the state’s agriculture sector against exotic bee pests and disease.