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Loddon HERALD Vol 5 No 9, THURSDAY MARCH 6, 2025 ISSN 2653-1550
WORKING WITH EPA - BIOGRO
ORGANIC waste processor BioGro says it is co-operating with the Environment Protection Authority after a fire at its Newbridge facility. The fire that jumped Yorkshire Road and destroyed 85 hectares of farmland, including stored grain and fencing, triggered renewed community concern about litter and odour from the site. The EPA last week said it intended to issue the company with notices an analysis of the fire and identification of the cause for the fire and actions required to prevent future occurrences, and a plan to process and remove the oversized material stockpiled at the site. “As a family-owned company committed to responsible environmental management and sustainable organic waste processing, BioGro takes these matters very seriously,” managing director Stephen Van Schaik said. “Our initial findings suggest that the origin of the fire was not in the composting process. We are reviewing the cause of the fire in accordance with industry best practise and all safety procedures to avoid further risks. “It is important to clarify that BioGro adheres to strict industry standards and regulatory guidelines for organic waste processing.
“The recent State Government grant awarded to us has supported significant investment and upgrades to the Newbridge facility, which now allows increased processing capacity and ultimately supports government policy to divert 50 per cent of Victoria’s organic material from landfill by 2030. “It is scientifically proven that organic waste entering landfills has a significant and detrimental impact to the environment and is not sustainable in the long term,” BioGro said. Mr Van Shaik said continued strategic investment into the Newbridge facility ensured BioGro remained a leader in organic resource recovery, increasing circular economy initiatives, and allows our company to provide continued sustainable organic waste solutions. “We are proudly committed to supporting the local Newbridge community and its surrounds. We employ over 35 staff (and growing), engage many local subcontractors and support many other local businesses,” he said. “Our company also values our contribution to many of the local sporting and community clubs and understand that this commitment has a real positive impact on the overall fabric of regional communities.”
Terrick West’s Claire McGauchie with the stud’s top ram from the Great Southern Show. LH PHOTO
Stud enjoys a super show week
IT’S been a champion week for Terrick West stud ... major awards at the Great Southern Supreme Merino Sheep Show in Bathurst and the long drive home for Friday’s annual Loddon Valley Merino Field Day and success winning the best pen of three rams for the second year. At Bathurst, Terrick West claimed sashes for the junior champion August-shorn poll ewe, champion August-
shorn ewe, champion fine/medium August-shorn poll ewe, reserve champion August-shorn poll ram and champion fine/medium August-shorn poll ram. Terrick West was one of 11 studs displaying Merinos at Serpentine Recreation Reserve and on-property for the field day held each year since 1981. FULL COVERAGE - PAGE 11
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