Rural

  • 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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  • Willow removal helps river

    Water authorities say removing willows from Colac district waterways is helping farmers and boosting the environment.

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  • Council faces wind farm red tape

    Colac Otway Shire Council will face extra red tape and growing costs when it takes over wind farm applications from the State Government.

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  • Call for quad bike licences

    A Colac district farmer wants compulsory licenses for quad bike riders after a spate of accidents involving the vehicles.

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  • New lender for farmers

    Colac district farmers have a new bank after agricultural lender Rabobank opened its doors in Colac.

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  • Noxious weed taking hold

    Lavers Hill farmers say the noxious weed ragwort is increasing its hold on their land.

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