Business Corangamite

01/06/2026

What an achievement!! Congratulations Apostle Whey Cheese

Now this was NOT on our radar!

The Victorian Small Business Awards were held in Melbourne last week and featured four ministerial awards.

You wouldn't believe it but the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrates long‑standing contribution and enduring business success, went to 🥁🥁🥁 Julian and Dianne Benson!

Despite being dairy farmers for over 50 years, including the past 20 as cheesemakers, we still didn't see this coming.

Congratulations to the other award winners and here's to all of the small business owners out there getting up every morning, creating jobs and making our communities better places to live.

Amy (pictured left) and Megan (right) joined Julian in Melbourne for the event.

01/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Apostle Whey Cheese
At the 2026 Victorian Small Business Awards, Apostle Whey Cheese was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrates long‑standing contribution and enduring business success.
Well done team Benson - you are amazing!!! 👏🫶🏆

31/05/2026

It's World Milk Day! Thank a farmer. Cheers to our local loved milk. How do you best enjoy your milk? (Mine is in my coffee)🥰

29/05/2026

Cafe Conversations are back, and we were lucky enough to have coffee in Cobden at Nell's. Next week we will be in Terang on Wednesday, 9am-10.30am. If you want us to come see you let us know!

28/05/2026

Feedback is now open on the draft budget.

We’re inviting community feedback on Council’s Draft 2026–2027 Budget.

The draft outlines how Council plans to deliver essential services, maintain infrastructure and support community programs in a challenging financial environment.

It includes a $19.05 million capital works program and a 2.75% rate increase in line with the State rate cap.

Read the draft and provide feedback at corangamite.vic.gov.au/Budget2026-2027 by 5 pm Tuesday 9 June.

25/05/2026

An important industry for Corangamite, business and community are invited to attend. Wednesday 27 May, 10am start. You must register to attend: [email protected].

24/05/2026

A free upskilling opportunity for 15-25 year olds. Just a few places left.

We are offering a FREE two day short course in May for Corangamite residents aged between 15-25 years. We currently have 6 spots still available, so if you are interested please contact us for a registration form!

This course will be running in Skipton. Free transport is available, be sure to indicate if you require this when you fill out your registration form.

For more information, call 55931403 or message us via https://camperdownch.com.au/contact/

Plates & Paddocks is supported by South West Community Foundation and funded by Gardiner Foundation

24/05/2026

Fabulous investment opportunity awaits. With a current long-term lease in place. Have a look today.

18/05/2026

We are back with our Cafe Conversations. The Economic Development team will be in Cobden, this Wednesday 20 May, 9am to 10.30am. Come see us near Nell's Cafe, Cobden.

15/05/2026

What are your options when you can't fill your job vacancies locally?
You've advertised for months and still can't find the right person?

Join a free information session for business owners and HR personnel from across the south-west to learn about the overseas workers programs that could be used to alleviate your worker shortage issues.