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Dairy foundation grants for food, fuel, advice
Colac and district dairy farmers can apply for fuel and grocery vouchers, wellbeing support and subsidised access to expert services under new drought support funding.
Weighing options can pay off
Taking the time to analyse a milk supply agreement could save tens of thousands of dollars, a Colac lawyer says.
Donated hay is set to arrived across district
More than 10 trucks stacked with hay have already made their way to the south-west district to provide much-needed feed relief and there’s plenty more on the way.
State help is a start, calls for full funding
New State Government support for south-west farmers has arrived but a mayor and farmers’ representative say there’s much more that can be done.
New model to resolve rent dispute
Colac and district renters can now access free rental dispute support and potentially avoid formal hearings over disagreements.
Man injured in highway rollover
Police, paramedics and fire and rescue crews have worked to free an international driver who crashed on the Princes Highway at Birregurra.
Brave teen shares story, family hoping for answers
It’s been just over a year since life changed for Ella. Every day since June 18 last year, she has been navigating unpredictable episodes of bleeding through her eyes, mouth and nose.
New rules to protect our roadside workers
A Colac tow trucker is welcoming changes to boost roadside safety.