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
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News Neglected quarantine points threaten Victoria’s fruit fly control effortsMP Peter Walsh raises concern over state of roadside fruit fly control points in northern Victoria. By Ryan Bellingham
News Coliban Water’s $73m splash for a sustainable futureThe company’s annual report has been released, highlighting milestones over the year. By Ryan Bellingham
News Bamawm Teen Strides for StrokeSixteen year old Chloe Portwine will be getting active throughout November in order to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. By Lua Ikenasio