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Stolen stories: mum pleads for thieves to return lost son’s mementos
A Colac woman is appealing for the return of stolen papers belonging to her deceased son.
Lifestyle farming skews data
Rural property industry experts say there’s strong interest and confidence in Colac district farming land, despite a median price drop last year.
Landcare groups get funding boost
Colac and district volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment can now apply for a funding boost.
Court vandal avoids harsh penalty
A crane manager who drunkenly ripped up Colac’s courthouse fence will likely avoid a criminal conviction.
Women’s support needed
The Women’s Health Service Council is urging the State Government to support its bid for increased funding to assist women during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cash boost for festival’s return
Princetown’s Loch Hart Music Festival will receive $75,000 in a major boost for the boutique festival.
Rural rezoning plan released
Farming land would be rezoned for housing developments at the outskirts of towns including Camperdown under a proposed town planning change.
More cash for dairy roads
The Federal Government has matched a cash commitment to key Colac district dairy supply routes, in a further boost for the region’s rural roads.