farmers
AFL legend to speak at picnic
District farmers can catch up with neighbours and hear from an AFL legend at a Cockies Picnic in Colac this month.
Colac yards drop-in will support district farmers
Rural finance experts and an animal nutritionist will be on hand at the Colac Regional Saleyards on Friday.
Farmers air drought plight, minister meets in Colac
More than 100 Colac district farmers have turned out to Beeac to share their drought stories with the state. Meanwhile, Victoria’s Agriculture Minister has visited the district and farmers have called for rate relief and water transport subsidies to address immediate need. Farmers, residents and community spokespeople crowded the Farmers Arms Hotel at Beeac on […]
Sirens sound to protest fund
More sirens are sounding across Colac in support of protesting farmers and volunteer firefighters.
Dismay at tax hike’s approval
Colac and district farmers and volunteer firefighters say they are devastated that a controversial fire services levy has passed through Parliament.
Farmer grants will help green up shire
Farmers and Landcare groups will be able to apply for a Colac Otway Shire Council grant to undertake environmental initiatives including tree planting.
WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy
District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.
More hay relief for local farmers
A rural financial counsellor said there were charged emotions when a convoy of trucks delivered hay relief for drought-stricken farmers across Colac Otway shire.
