News
HOMECOMING: Youngster to lead Sharks
One of the district’s best young cricketers will return to Apollo Bay in a bid to send the club back to Division One cricket after a one-season hiatus.
Dermie shares stories with cockies in Colac
A former Hawthorn champion has dropped in to Colac to entertain Colac district farmers.
Winchelsea roadshow explores life after farming
A free rural roadshow is set to come to Winchelsea next month, aimed at supporting the community in exploring life beyond the farm.
Dairy foundation grants for food, fuel, advice
Colac and district dairy farmers can apply for fuel and grocery vouchers, wellbeing support and subsidised access to expert services under new drought support funding.
Weighing options can pay off
Taking the time to analyse a milk supply agreement could save tens of thousands of dollars, a Colac lawyer says.
Donated hay is set to arrived across district
More than 10 trucks stacked with hay have already made their way to the south-west district to provide much-needed feed relief and there’s plenty more on the way.
State help is a start, calls for full funding
New State Government support for south-west farmers has arrived but a mayor and farmers’ representative say there’s much more that can be done.
New model to resolve rent dispute
Colac and district renters can now access free rental dispute support and potentially avoid formal hearings over disagreements.
