Awards

  • Deans Marsh farmers win another accolade

    Deans Marsh farmers Andrew and Jill Stewart have won a second major award for their Landcare work.

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  • CFA seeks out exceptional volunteers

    The Country Fire Authority is seeking nominations for the Spirit of CFA Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of firefighters to their communities.

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  • Disability advocate earns state honour

    Noel Bates has spent five decades as an advocate for people with disabilities and their families, in particular residents of Colac’s former Colanda Centre.

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  • Citizen award nominations

    Corangamite Shire Council has opened up nominations for its annual Australia Day awards.

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  • Australian award for safety work

    Colac’s Toni Kirkup has won a national award for her health and safety work at AKD Softwoods and her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Rural news in brief

    Fears for farm workers’ lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.

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  • Award-winning farm finds success in trees

    An esteemed national Landcare award is the result of Deans Marsh’s Stewart family prioritising the ecological functionality of their farm for 50 years.

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  • National honour for top Scout

    Alvie’s Kathy Niblett-Graham says that after nearly four decades volunteering with Scouts, it’s the kids that keep her coming back.

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