News

  • Planned Winchelsea subdivision

    A proposal to convert a 21-hectare farming block in Winchelsea’s west to a residential zone will go before Surf Coast Shire councillors tomorrow. And developers have already drawn up plans for a 74-lot housing estate at the northern end of the land parcel as the council seeks to expand housing opportunities under its Winchelsea Growth […]

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  • Positives from COVID lockdowns

    Steven Murnane says coronavirus-embattled London is a vastly different city to the one he’s called home the past two decades.

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  • Rural news in brief

    Colac and district beef producers continue to enjoy high cattle prices as the domestic industry booms despite export issues.

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  • Temporary offer for op shop

    Managers of Winchelsea’s op shop will consider options to resume sales in the coming weeks, when its management group reconvenes from a summer break.

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  • Harvesting allowance is available

    Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has urged jobseekers to consider taking up harvest work on Australia’s horticulture industry.

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  • Council responds to Winchelsea petition

    Surf Coast Shire Council has pointed the finger at wet weather and COVID impacts in response to a community petition complaining about the state of Winchelsea’s public spaces.

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  • Real Estate Property of the Week

    This heavenly rural lifestyle property provides an opportunity for an ultimate tree-change and a chance to call the picturesque township of Gellibrand home.

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  • Help needed to sort donations

    Colac op shops are reporting a flood of donations and are calling out for more hands to help ease the strain on volunteers.

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