Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Farmer group fails to recognise Colac

    Colac Otway Shire mayor Chris Potter says he’s disappointed the Victorian Farmers Federation has failed to recognise Colac Regional Saleyards as a viable option for Geelong farmers.

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  • District benefits from federal funding boost

    A project aiming to transform the Birregurra Mechanics Institute has received a $245,500 funding boost from the Federal Government.

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  • Colac saleyards ready for possible business

    Colac Regional Saleyards could receive a boost in business after administrators meet today to consider a recommendation to close Geelong’s saleyards by the end of the month.

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  • Hawk to face tribunal

    An Apollo Bay footballer will face a tribunal tomorrow night for umpire abuse following the Hawks’ loss to Otway Districts on Saturday.

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  • Apollo Bay fishermen win industry honours

    Two Apollo Bay fishing identities have reeled in impressive accolades at the Victorian Seafood Industry awards.

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  • Mum raising awareness of ice

    Colac businesswoman and mother Pam Felekos says family members and friends of people with a drug and alcohol addiction can find help and education at a Colac support group.

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  • Colac Otway’s chief resigns

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s chief executive officer Sue Wilkinson has resigned and is set to move back to Melbourne after three years in the council’s top job.

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  • Retailer promotes weekend trading

    A Colac businessman is calling on the region’s businesses and the Colac Otway Shire Council to create an atmosphere to stop traffic in Colac.

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