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From Mad Max to the Otways for filmmaking export
A Colac-born award-winning film producer and director will showcase the Otways region in an upcoming IMAX documentary about wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.
Colac TAFE provider $5M in the red
South West TAFE says the launch of free TAFE courses across Victoria and rising staff costs caused its near-$5-million deficit in 2019.
No gas despite stench
Colac Otway Shire Council staff evacuated their Rae Street offices briefly last week when fire brigades investigated a suspected gas leak.
Winchelsea man arrested after assault
A Winchelsea man spent a night behind bars and faced charges stemming from an alleged family violence incident at a Winchelsea address.
Outstanding theft warrant
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Ashlea Herron, who has an outstanding warrant for a theft.
Ag Minister looking for councillors
Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high-quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council.
Yard numbers drop at Colac cattle sale
Young cattle prices improved and bull prices lifted at Colac’s weekly market, as yarding numbers dwindled to their smallest since September last year.
Wool and dairy could be hit by weaker global export markets
Australian farmers are likely to receive more favourable conditions after having one of the best starts this year, despite summer bushfires and COVID-19 disruptions.