Articles by Tegan Rohan
Our schools avoid lockdown
Colac and district schools will have students and teachers back in classrooms on Monday, continuing to learn and practise hygiene practises amid the pandemic.
Police target tourist COVID breaches
Colac district police are cracking down on city slickers who might flee to the region to escape from strict lockdown restrictions.
Truffiere prepares for season
An Apollo Bay region truffle farmer is readying himself for his fifth truffle season following a mild summer and good autumn break.
Truffle huntโs on for clever hound
A Colac district border collie has a busy month ahead of him as he keeps his eye on the prize and nose to the ground in a productive game of fetch.
2020-21 milk prices down
Colac and district dairy farmers have entered the new financial year with lower milk prices but hope a good spring and autumn will keep costs at bay.
Poultry industry inquiry calls
Poultry farmers and supermarkets are calling for an industry inquiry after retail chicken prices stagnated while other meat prices surged.
Education on new work manslaughter laws
The Victorian Farmers Federation is encouraging farmers to be aware of the new workplace manslaughter laws that came into effect this month.
District endures dry, frosty June
Colac and district experienced more sun than rain last month, with farmers still enjoying the benefits of this yearโs autumn break despite drier conditions and colder mornings.
