Rural
Report details farmland drop
Colac district farms have dropped more than four per cent in value, a shire-wide valuation indicates, but a Colac property agent says it’s not all doom and gloom.
Councillors approve five houses
Colac Otway Shire’s councillors have granted permits for new homes to be built at Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Irrewillipe East, Murroon and Wongarra, with their new delegation powers.
Autumn hope to grow market
Colac and district is holding out for a “good autumn break” to strengthen the cattle market.
Mentor wants boost for youth
Alvie dairy farmer Brooke Lane hopes to see more support for young people in the industry well into the future.
New guide for healthy hectares
A free, easy reference guide was released in Colac to help small landholders create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.
Rain vital for district farmers
Wool Wool farmer Toby Campbell says above average rainfall over the next “two to three months” is vital if the region is to get out of the woods from the green drought.
Next chapter for dairy farmer
After thirty years of dairying excellence, Princetown farmer Rhys Smethurst is ready for the next chapter.
District Polwarths claim national wins
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter says he is proud of his family’s achievements at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, winning supreme exhibit at the prestigious industry event.
