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Farmers reflect on busy year
Irrewillipe’s Paula and Chris Riches are based on a sheep and beef farm, and run a contracting business which has made for a jam-packed season
Season changes management
With this year bringing unprecedented drought conditions for parts of south-west Victoria, Mary Ann Holt has adapted to taking resourceful measures on the farm.
Paper group praises push
Regional publishers including the Colac Herald are welcoming Federal Government plans to make sure digital giants do the right thing by local news outlets.
Vital childcare proposed
A Colac childcare centre is proposing to double its capacity under a new building extension.
CFA urges vigilance in high-risk season
A Colac and district fire boss says “some of the lowest rainfall on record” means a big fire risk this summer.
Corangamite set for earlier meet
Corangamite Shire councillors have voted to host monthly meetings four hours earlier, but meetings will still be on the fourth Tuesday of the month
New road for Birre
Birregurra’s Strachan Street upgrade is officially complete and resident Bob Gambino couldn’t be happier.
Rescuers reflecting on incredible effort
SES Colac Unit controller Steve Tevelein has looked back on the unit’s busiest year on record, with crews attending more than 415 incidents across 2024.