News
Financial farm support available
Support is on hand for farmers doing it tough through drought, a regional financial counsellor says.
Housing benefit to subdivision
An Irrewarra farmer has asked Colac Otway Shire Council to support a subdivision and house excision that would provide additional housing stock for the community.
Concerns flagged over new principal powers
A former Colac secondary school leader has raised concerns about the implications of new powers for principals.
Corroboree is a great teacher
From some of the earliest ‘settlement stations’ in Victoria important Corroborees were observed by overlanders, including near the lakes and both east and west of Colac.
Lamb prices soaring amid feed challenge
A strong demand for trade lamb and 11th-hour rain has helped provide a desperately needed boost for drought-stricken sheep farmers across the region.
Falling rocks close popular staircase
A popular Great Ocean Road tourist attraction has closed after heavy rain caused falling rocks.
Colac prices well below $1M national average
While the average Australian house price has reached $1 million for the first time, a local agent says Colac’s prices are still “well below the national average”.
Council calls for feedback on town plans
Corangamite Shire Council is calling on residents to help plan the future of the shire’s largest towns.
