News
Showing farmers we have their back
Hearing farmers share their stories last week was tough listening. The ABC has been replaying the angry and the heartbreaking; most were matter-of-fact and ready to keep battling.
Draft bike park plan ready for feedback
A draft design of what Colac’s bike park could look like is ready for community feedback.
Changing places honour
Colac Otway Shire Council has received an award for its Memorial Square changing places facility.
Colac collie top fur-raiser
Colac’s Megan Bridger-Darling has been part of a step for progress at a Multiple Sclerosis Walk Run and Roll event.
Hopes for milk price increase
Dairy processor Fonterra is the first to declare its opening milk price for the 2025-26 season, an increase from its current season price. But district farmers are still hoping for a higher price amid climbing production costs.
Extreme weather impacts dairy farm profits
Dairy Australia’s recently released Situation and Outlook for mid-year 2025 shows that recovery in Victorian regions for the year ahead is paramount to “reversing the current trends in industry confidence”.
Crews control fire behind Colac shop
Fire crews have doused a small blaze behind a Colac retailer.
Students tackle tobacco truths
Colac Secondary College students have had the chance to learn more about the harm of tobacco, vaping and nicotine.
