Western Star celebrates 100 years

9 September, 2026 SATURDAY saw Cobden's Lactalis-Mainland-Dairy Australia factory opening its doors in celebration of 100 years of Western Star butter, with festivities continuing throughout the afternoon at the adjoining JH Vagg Memorial Park. Joining in the festivities: Corangamite Shire councillor Jo Beard (from left), previous site manager Kevin Brown, Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Australia managing director David Breckenridge and Samir and Vanessa Suri basked in the 100 years of Western Star celebration on Saturday. Subscribe to WD News Publications to read the full story. Subscribe Already have a subscription? Please login. Login You do not have access to this article. Please check your subscription status in the account area below. Account You are not subscribed this newspaper: or Cobden Timboon Coast Times. You can update your subscription in the account area for no additional charge. Account