It’s desperate: Colac worker shortages worsening since pandemic

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by Jacob Traynor February 19, 2021

Businesses, recruiters and community leaders agree – a workers shortage is hurting Colac trade, and has worsened during the COVID-19 situation.

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Colac shoppers’ prayers have been answered, with a regional Kmart store set to open at the current Target site later this year.

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We are thrilled to be putting together our first Weddings feature for 2021.

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And we're off and racing to the The Mortimer Petro

And we're off and racing to the The Mortimer Petroleum Birregurra Cup 🏇

Gates will open this morning from 11am as racegoers are eager to make up for a day at the track, given the cancellation of the Colac Gold Cup two weeks ago due to the Victorian snap lockdown.

Colac Herald photographer Ruby O'Dowd captured track rider Michelle Jamieson at the Colac Turf Club on Thursday morning.

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Colac's Billy Baird was tucking into a @bullafamilydairy ice-cream at the @mixxfmcolac Sink or Swim race on Friday 🍦

See Monday's Colac Herald for more photos and a full wrap up of the event.

Cricket finals have arrived and we'll be sure to s

Cricket finals have arrived and we'll be sure to see some great matches this weekend, including a sibling rivalry in Division One 🏏

See today's Colac Herald for full coverage of CDCA finals for both juniors and seniors.

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Geelong Falcon Jess Woods has remained upbeat despite learning her knee injury is set to sideline her for the next 12 months.

We caught up with Jess to chat about her injury and how she was shocked to learn the diagnosis.

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