Rural

  • District farmers ‘untapped resource’

    A former contestant on television show Farmer Wants a Wife says Colac district farmers are an “untapped resource”.

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  • Farmers finalists in awards

    Nine Colac district dairy farmers are finalists in the Great South West Dairy Awards.

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  • Price rise caps off good season

    Colac district dairy farmers say a milk price rise from processor Fonterra has contributed to an “upbeat” season.

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  • Factory closure offers opportunities

    A Colac district dairy farmer says National Foods’ departure from Simpson is a case of one door closing and another opening.

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  • Factory closure puts profits first

    A union official says a food processor’s decision to close its Simpson cheese factory has put “profits before people”.

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  • Mayor’s casting vote approves quarry

    Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook has used his casting vote to pave the way for a basalt quarry at Birregurra.

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  • Dairy farmer calls for milk boycott

    A Colac district dairy farmer says consumers could boycott home-brand milk to send a message to Australia’s supermarket giants.

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  • Show will highlight regional produce

    Apollo Bay’s annual agricultural show will launch a celebration of the region’s produce this weekend.

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