Articles by A Staff Reporter
Call for answers on price drop
Dairy industry representative Adam Jenkins is questioning why Murray Goulburn has revised its closing milk price when the industry is “showing signs of recovery”.
Netballer wins with Australia
Colac district netballer Billy Mahoney has helped the Australian Sonix 23-and-under men’s netball team claim victory in a Trans Trasman championship.
Colac foodshare celebrates year
Colac’s Foodshare operators have celebrated the food-distribution chairty’s first birthday and a strong year of helping Colac disadvantaged families.
Pupils farewell iconic oak tree
Colac West Primary School will lose its iconic oak tree, which has provided pupils with shade for more than 90 years.
Colac toy maker receives thanks
A Colac toymaker has received praise for his efforts making handcrafted wooden toys for children throughout Australia and internationally.
Cash secures future for woodcraft guild
Colac Woodcafters’ Guild member Norm McGeary says the club now has a future thanks to a $60,000 State Government grant.
Season starts without courts
A delay with the construction of four new tennis courts at Cororooke will leave the town’s tennis club without a home court for the start of the season.
Father sent to prison after Interpol inquiry
A Colac man will spend three months in prison after an Australian Federal Police investigation led to his arrest for possessing child pornography.