Rural
Labor MP opposes cattle trade move
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has defended his stand against his own government’s move to resume live cattle exports to Indonesia.
CRF suitor promises to keep Colac jobs
THE prospective new owner of CRF Colac Otway says a speedy sale is the Colac lamb processor’s best chance for a secure future.
Rethink needed on Otways deer problem
WILDLIFE authorities say better management could help overcome feral deer in the Otways.
Wool farmers help earthquake victims
A BIRREGURRA wool producer hopes wool donations will help Japanese people recovering from an earthquake.
Have you ‘herd’ this hit?
WHAT began as a musical birthday present for a Simpson farmer has turned into a Colac and district internet sensation.
CRF shareholders reject Coles’ offer
CRF shareholders have rejected supermarket giant Coles’ offer to buy the Colac lamb processor.
Mixed reaction to opening milk price
COLAC district dairy farmers have had mixed reactions to a dairy company’s opening milk price for the new season.
Kelpie breeder enjoys annual sale success
TWO YEARS of training have boiled down to a four-minute demonstration for Irrewarra’s Matt Simmonds and his kelpie Jugs.