Rural
State refutes backdown claim
The State Government has quashed claims that it has backflipped on giving campers access to Crown land river frontages, but remains tight-lipped on how it will regulate campers.
Farm injury impacts on whole family
October 1, 2020 is a day Swan Marsh’s Mulheron family won’t easily forget.
High prices continue despite small yarding
Cattle prices remained high at Colac’s weekly market, with most adult cattle attracting close
Rural news rundown
Farm safety, a grain feeding warning, climate change consultation, farmer mental health, and keeping cattle undercover feature in this week’s Rural Scene.
Online project against weeds
The Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group has created a video to inform the Otways community about some of the area’s most noxious weeds.
Business booms for young farming entrepreneur
Werneth’s Chloe Mitchell is continuing her family’s contribution to the sheep industry, starting her own business at just 21.
Rural news in brief
Results from Colac’s sheep sale and store cattle sale, VCC water council roles on offer, advice for eradicating serrated tussock, and a proposed shakeup of ag chemical regulations.
Strong cow prices continue
Prices for cows and feeder heifers rose at Colac’s weekly cattle market, as the yarding size remained steady.