rural scene
Relief a start, more is needed
Corangamite Shire farmers say a new drought relief package is welcome, but not ideal.
Tax is forcing farmer’s hand
A controversial new levy has prompted Barunah Plains farmer and long-serving CFA volunteer Steve Peel to re-evaluate his decades-long commitment to the fire service.
Drought pressures impacting Colac district 50 years apart
A former Colac district farmer has reflected on dry conditions almost 50 years ago and the role he played with weak stock.
Program expanded
The State Government’s recent announcement of expanded drought support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants has attracted controversy.
Link to help neighbours in need
A proposed local feed link could help Colac and district farmers who have excess fodder to connect with neighbours in need.
Breeder has birthday in Colac
Colac has hosted a workshop for a major seedstock producer that pulled attendees in from across the region and interstate.
Dry district conditions double cattle numbers
Colac’s May store sale saw more than twice the advertised number of cattle sold due to dry conditions across the district.
Wyelangta “fire buffer” space will remain
A forest authority has ended plans for a revegetation project at Wyelangta following talks with residents.
