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Gippsland farmers answer West Vic's drought call with 10 truckloads of hay
Jun 27, 2025

Gippsland farmers answer West Vic's drought call with 10 truckloads of hay

A hay run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.

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EventsEvents
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Scottish spirit set to take over the south west
Jun 27, 2025

Scottish spirit set to take over the south west

A lively Celtic festival brings music, history and tartan pride to Camperdown every year — all in honour of one very well-travelled monument.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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“Beyond disaster”: Corangamite Shire Councillors call for drought relief overhaul
Jun 24, 2025

“Beyond disaster”: Corangamite Shire Councillors call for drought relief overhaul

Local leaders say the support must match the crisis, with calls for expanded counselling, rate subsidies and zero-interest loans.

Zara Cuthbertson
HistoryHistory
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Ding dong merrily on high: Camperdown’s centrepiece clock tower
Jun 23, 2025

Ding dong merrily on high: Camperdown’s centrepiece clock tower

The beloved landmark has been keeping time for nearly 130 years.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Hundreds of southwest Victorian farmers apply for hay bale relief
Jun 20, 2025

Hundreds of southwest Victorian farmers apply for hay bale relief

Some trucks are travelling as far as 1,500 kilometres to deliver fodder to farms near Camperdown and Warrnambool, which are among the region’s most drought-stricken areas.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
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"We want to see actions": Premier urged to deliver real drought response results by taskforce
Jun 11, 2025

"We want to see actions": Premier urged to deliver real drought response results by taskforce

The Corangamite Shire Council mayor said members agreed taskforce meetings needed to be more than a "talk-fest".

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough
May 26, 2025

Why local councils are saying the current drought relief is not enough

There has been a call for Covid-style income support via a "FarmKeeper" payment.

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
Corangamite Shire Council urges pet owners to keep their cats confined or face fines
May 14, 2025

Corangamite Shire Council urges pet owners to keep their cats confined or face fines

A cat de-sexing discount program is available for concession card holders.

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
11 hospitalised after bus rolls on Great Ocean Road
May 13, 2025

11 hospitalised after bus rolls on Great Ocean Road

Police are determining the cause of the incident.

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
Eight firefighting crews tackle three-hectare tree fire at Timboon West
May 12, 2025

Eight firefighting crews tackle three-hectare tree fire at Timboon West

“Extra, extra” dry conditions lead to CFA wind warning.

Zara Cuthbertson
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