PREMIUM News Can’t get enough of animals By Andy Wilson Oct 6, 2023 Pyper relaxes with two-year-old fallow deer ‘Bambi’ after winning six waterfowl awards and first and second place in the poultry craft competition with models of a farm and an Indian Runner duck at the recent Melbourne Royal Show. The Beechworth Primary School Year 3 student also works at Farmer Darryl’s mobile animal farm, a regular feature at the show, and is determined to take her love for animals to greater heights. “I want to be a vet,” she says. By Andy Wilson Country News journalist
News Cash for trash: locals make $1.35 million in container returnsCampaspe Shire returned millions in the Container Deposit Scheme’s first year. By Ryan Bellingham
News Lockington hosts women’s lunchThe Lockington Neighbourhood House hosted a belated celebration in honour of International Day for Rural Women. By Lua Ikenasio
News OcTolbo returns to ColboMusic lovers met in Colbinabbin for OcTolbo on Sunday afternoon to enjoy some tunes from local musicians. By Lua Ikenasio
News Colbinabbin Preschool is in top spotColbinabbin Preschool has achieved top honours after they were rated as an Exceeding Service under the National Quality Framework. By Lua Ikenasio