rural scene

  • Program expanded

    The State Government’s recent announcement of expanded drought support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants has attracted controversy.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Wyelangta “fire buffer” space will remain

    A forest authority has ended plans for a revegetation project at Wyelangta following talks with residents.

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  • Tarndie wool challenge returns

    Tarndwarncoort Homestead has welcomed flocks of fleece lovers for the International Back to Back Wool Challenge on the weekend.

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  • Rural advocates say new budget falls short

    Multiple organisations say while the newly-announced federal budget has some positive factors, more could be delivered from a healthcare and rural perspective.

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  • Farmers need drought policy

    A Colac and district MP is calling on the State Government to fast-track a drought management policy for farmers suffering in the south-west.

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