Articles by: A Staff Reporter
AFL legend to speak at picnic
District farmers can catch up with neighbours and hear from an AFL legend at a Cockies Picnic in Colac this month.
Farm loans double in west
Low-interest loans that help farms through drought conditions have doubled in south-west Victoria, with Colac Otway and Corangamite among the areas with the most applications.
Coastal residents protest
Apollo Bay environmental campaigners have joined in regional action against Australia’s largest fossil fuel project.
Farmers still attending cattle sales
Drought-stricken Colac and district farmers are continuing to bring their cattle to market early.
Assault, damage charges
A Colac man must complete 100 hours of community work for resisting police arrest, unlawful and aggravated assault, and criminal damage.
Speak to experts at sale
Rural finance experts and an animal nutritionist will be on hand at the Colac Regional Saleyards today.
Community work order for man’s machete act
A Camperdown man who wielded a machete in the town’s streets will repay the community for the fear he caused through 75 hours of community work.
Pet poisoning at Warncoort prompts message
A Birregurra district dog owner whose rescue greyhound ate baited mince has called on people to think about the consequences before trying to eradicate pests in public places.
Suspended driver lied about identity
A Colac district man is off the roads for the next year and must pay a $1000 fine after drug driving with a suspended licence and then lying to police about his identity.
AKD acquires Oberon sawmill
A sawmill business headquartered in Colac will take on full ownership of a wood supplier based in New South Wales.
Acclaimed show explores consent
A landmark performance about navigating healthy relationships, consent and desire is coming to Colac – and community leaders are already encouraging the community to see it.
Youth showcase artistic work
Seventy pieces of artwork including photographs, sculptures, paintings and more created by Colac Otway youths are now on display at the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre.
Sourdough success story
Anyone who knows Natasha knows that she has always loved to bake.
Speedster caught at 176
A magistrate has labelled a Colac district driver “selfish” for travelling more than 75 kilometres an hour above the speed limit on the Princes Highway.
Golfers teeing off for local healthcare
Colac Area Health Foundation’s annual golf day has showcased the community’s generosity and commitment to strengthening health services in the region.
Colac challenge raises funds
New plantings, costume crafting, no sugar and daily saxophone have helped Colac radio volunteers learn new skills and raise money for the community station.
