A hay run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.
A lively Celtic festival brings music, history and tartan pride to Camperdown every year — all in honour of one very well-travelled monument.
Local leaders say the support must match the crisis, with calls for expanded counselling, rate subsidies and zero-interest loans.
The beloved landmark has been keeping time for nearly 130 years.
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.
The Corangamite Shire Council mayor said members agreed taskforce meetings needed to be more than a "talk-fest".
There has been a call for Covid-style income support via a "FarmKeeper" payment.
A cat de-sexing discount program is available for concession card holders.
Police are determining the cause of the incident.
“Extra, extra” dry conditions lead to CFA wind warning.
