Articles by A Staff Reporter
Lowest rate increase in council’s history
Colac Otway Shire ratepayers can expect to pay just $15.60 more on their rates next financial year, with the council planning its lowest rate rise on record.
Farmers reflect on tough year that dealt ‘big blow’
Coragulac farmers Tamara Bateman and Luke Riches faced “a big blow” and considered selling their farm after Fonterra cut its milk price almost a year ago.
Petition for spending on south-west trains
Six south-west Victorian Liberal politicians have joined forces to launch a petition calling for more state and federal investment in the region’s passenger railway.
Colac man wins $686,749 in lottery
A Colac retiree is Colac Lotto’s latest Tattslotto winner, less than a month after Colac’s most recent division one win.
Colac Coles project adding extra shops
The new Colac Plaza shopping centre will be bigger than originally planned, with developers adding seven extra shops to the site.
Colac district woman turns 100
A Colac district woman has celebrated her 100th birthday and reminisced about her years spent in the region.
Colac family reflects on vital hospital care
Colac’s Goonan family is looking forward to spending a quiet Easter together after a tumultuous couple of years battling son Noah’s heart condition.
Fun way to support fundraiser
The Lions Club of Colac is encouraging Colac and district residents to attend a Family Fun Day to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital this Friday.