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 Council debates four-bin system for Campaspe ShireCouncillors state that four-bin system won’t reward those living sustainably already and will impose unnecessary costs. By Jemma Jones
News Ballot order drawn for Campaspe Shire Council electionThe official ballot order has been confirmed through a draw on Wednesday, September 18. By Emily Donohoe
News Repeat raids at tobacconistsPolice targeted two tobacconists in Echuca and Kyabram on Tuesday, September 17, executing search warrants and allegedly seizing illicit goods. By Riverine Herald
News Free pool entry again in Campaspe ShireCampaspe Shire Council passed a matter of urgent business at the final ordinary meeting of this council on Monday, September 16, waiving outdoor pool entry fees. By Emily Donohoe