Articles by Kate Deppeler
Parents’ plea for school bus seat belts
A CAMPAIGNER for seat belts on school buses wants the State Government to make a Colac district bus route a priority.
Family needs help with goats
A COLAC district family coping with health issues wants a new owner for their goats so the goats receive more attention.
Data firm could create 800 jobs
COLAC could be the home of a multi-million-dollar super farm and data centre providing employment for up to 800 people.
Councillor fuels fear for urgent care
A COLAC civic leader says a solution to the threatened closure of Colac Hospital’s overnight urgent care service could be only a “stay of execution”.
Beekeepers struggle to meet demand
COLAC district beekeepers are struggling to keep up with demand for their honey.
Milk price rise helps pay bills
COLAC district farmers say an increased opening farmgate milk price will help pay bills piling up after a dry summer.
Banker predicts dairy relief
A COLAC agribusiness banker says the financial squeeze on district dairy farmers could start to ease by Christmas.
Cars hitting hungry kangaroos
HUNGRY kangaroos are the latest threat to motorists on Colac district roads.