News

  • Colleague’s call to arms inspired new councillor

    Colac Otway Shire councillor Marg White responded to a “call to arms” last year.

    By

  • Roundabout continues to shape up

    A new $3-million roundabout at Lavers Hill is taking shape as roads authorities clear space for the new intersection.

    By

  • Numbers whiz meets challenge

    Elliminyt Primary student Zaydan McDonald excelled so much during a disrupted school year in 2020, that he earned a rare spot in a new education program.

    By

  • News in brief

    Farmers, fishers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts can comment on proposed State Government regulations to govern recreational activity on Crown Land with river frontage and grazing licences.

    By

  • Mosaic maker shares smashing collection

    Vicki Fenton has been piecing together her mosaics for 20 years but working with colours has led her to new work and new ideas.

    By

  • Disease measures eradicate avian flu

    Victoria has eradicated recent avian influenza outbreaks, with surveillance indicating there are no current disease cases in Australian poultry.

    By

  • Farmers look to tackle tussock

    Colac district farmers should check their paddocks for serrated tussock with summer rain potentially boosting the noxious weed’s growth. Summer rain can cause a second seeding for serrated tussock and can lead to germination of more seedlings in autumn. Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party community engagement officer Ivan Carter said serrated tussock had a lime […]

    By

  • Calls for vigilance after recent rains

    With the recent summer rainfalls, producers need to be alert to barber’s pole worm, a significant parasite of sheep.

    By