Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Sales strong as supply drops

    Cattle supply almost halved at Colac’s weekly cattle market, but sales were strong and prices lifted 10 to 15 cents.

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  • Word from league presidents

    Colac district football boss Peter Kickey and netball leader Lorraine Rodger give their thoughts on the 2021 season.

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  • Rural news in brief

    The VFF state leadership is visiting Colac and district this week, meanwhile mixed conditions are impacting dairy, new fatality statistics put a focus on farm vehicles, and new inspectors have started work in the region.

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  • Competition eases at Colac cattle sale

    Cattle numbers more than halved and prices eased at Colac’s weekly cattle market.

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  • Numbers surge at Colac sale

    Cattle numbers have more than doubled at Colac’s weekly cattle market.

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  • Opera singer’s dramatic true story comes to life on stage

    Colac’s arts centre will open its 2021 Morning Music season on Wednesday with A Different Hat, a show celebrating the life of Australian-born and local celebrity, opera singer Marjorie Lawrence.

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  • Buyers push Colac’s prices up

    The yarding increased by 16 head at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly market, with 210 cattle on offer including well-presented steers and heifers.

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  • Rural news in brief

    News on growing popularity of agriculture studies, rebates for farm safety measures, a report from the VFF annual meeting, and a program to reduce fishing waste.

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