News Surging demand for virus tests Health services and authorities are continuing to ask for patience and kindness towards healthcare workers as demand for COVID-19 testing across the Colac district persists and wait times blow out. By Greta LannenJanuary 5, 2022 Genetic research to keep cows cool Agriculture researchers are one step closer to unlocking a genetic code for more heat-resistant cows. By Rachel SimmondsJanuary 5, 2022 Man drowns at Princetown A man has died swimming at Princetown, as the state recorded four drownings to start the year. By Rachel SimmondsJanuary 5, 2022 Council rate rise capped Council rates can only rise by a maximum of 1.75 per cent next financial year. By David McKenzieJanuary 5, 2022 Winchelsea petition was too late Surf Coast Shire Council has dismissed a petition against a plan to join up Winchelsea streets, because the petition arrived too late. By David McKenzieJanuary 5, 2022 Rural Scene news in brief The final step in Victoria’s five-year staged rollout of the National Livestock Identification System for sheep and goats kicked in on Saturday. By David McKenzieJanuary 5, 2022 Fond farewell for Salvos “For our first experience of a country town we really lucked out, it’s been great to get to know Colac’s community.” By Rachel SimmondsJanuary 5, 2022 Dry and sunny end to year A predicted wet summer has missed the Colac district, with rain gauges recording a dry end to 2021. By Rachel SimmondsJanuary 5, 2022 « 1 … 1,020 1,021 1,022 1,023 1,024 1,025 1,026 1,027 1,028 1,029 1,030 … 2,455 »