GARDENING CONCERNS: Hope for rain after dry summer

DRY TIMES: Colac gardener Gavin Ibbett is hoping for good rain in autumn to help keep his garden in top condition.

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by Kiel Egging March 2, 2016

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COLAC gardener Gavin Ibbett says using water-efficient plants has helped his garden stay “beautiful” during a dry summer in the region.

Tags: Dry weather, Gardening, Rain, Rainfall

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SPECTACULAR SCHOOLS 🤩 Dazzling Colac and distr

SPECTACULAR SCHOOLS 🤩

Dazzling Colac and district dancers have wrapped up their final on-campus rehearsals before they hit the big stage next month for State Schools Spectacular.

Colac Primary School, Colac Secondary College and Derrinallum P-12 College students have been practising their twirls, jumps and jazz hands, and are ready to perform in front of a national audience.

Find more photos and the full story in today's Colac Herald.

SPORT SPICING UP 🔥 It's getting to the pointy

SPORT SPICING UP 🔥

It's getting to the pointy end of the CDFNL and GFNL seasons and we've got all the action covered.

From a footballer knocking over a point post to a Lorne youngster's 100-goal season, you can read it all in tomorrow's Herald.

A FAMILY AFFAIR 🔧 Birregurra's Pat Davis fell

A FAMILY AFFAIR 🔧

Birregurra's Pat Davis fell in love with a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air car that his family borrowed in the 1990s.

He bought his own in 2011 and restored it, and it's been a special part of his family's most memorable moments.

Read his story and all about the beautiful Chevy in today's Next Gear Feature.

LANDCARE WEEK 🌿 Irrewillipe farmer Simon Scott

LANDCARE WEEK 🌿

Irrewillipe farmer Simon Scott met with the Colac Herald to chat about keeping input costs low, cattle well-fed, and soil healthy to celebrate Landcare Week.

You can read this story and keep up with the region's agricultural news in tomorrow's Rural Scene.

Plus, digest the CDFNL and GFNL match wrap-ups from the weekend's sport across the district, and catch the latest current events in tomorrow's paper.

READ ALL ABOUT IT 📣 Today’s Colac Herald is

READ ALL ABOUT IT 📣

Today’s Colac Herald is jam packed with news, sport and real estate.

Pictured are Alvie farmer Peter Delahunty, Colac Swimming Club coach Joanna Towers and Alvie Primary School’s Ivy Kirkman, Abel McBroom and Isabella Hose-Rea.

Pick up a copy or visit our website to get the full stories.

THWAITA'S TERRIFIC TURF 🍃🔥

James Thwaites’ luscious lawn is the most famous patch of grass in Colac and possibly south-west Victoria.

He welcomed Colac Herald journalist Greta Lannen to take a look at the glowing grass and shared why he's so passionate about his lawn. James is pictured with son Thomas.

Read his story in today's Home and Garden Feature.

Another week in the Colac Herald office! 🤩🗞

Another week in the Colac Herald office! 🤩🗞

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