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New saleyards boss brings new ideas
Colac Regional Saleyards’ new manager Miles Hazel hopes to use his unique employment background and fresh perspective to bring Colac’s yards into the 21st century.
Regional MPs fly flag for local media
Regional Victorian MPs, including Polwarth MP Richard Riordan, have voiced their support for media diversity in country areas and called on the State Government to throw a lifeline to struggling organisations.
Road operation nets dangerous driver
An unlicensed driver was allegedly travelling at more than 170kmh at Winchelsea in an unregistered vehicle and with drugs in his system, road police say.
Market opens to online bidders
Colac Regional Saleyards stakeholders have thrown their support behind a trial that will see this month’s store sale livestreamed online for bidders far and wide.
Rotary market called off
The Rotary Club of Colac is unclear on when its largest fundraiser can return as its monthly market becomes another casualty of COVID-19.
Improvements start this month
Work on new footpaths and infrastructure improvements across Colac Otway Shire will start from this month and are tipped to create a score of jobs.
Regional train chief derailed by corruption inquiry
A bungled cleaning contract has led V-Line to sack its chief executive James Pinder.
Former mayor chairs new GOR board
A two-time Surf Coast Shire Council mayor will head up the first board of the new Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.