News

  • Building companies face dip in demand

    Colac’s construction companies say government investment in the sector will be critical to avoid a multi-billion-dollar pitfall in new projects in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Kids’ farm safety more important than ever

    Agriculture Victoria is reminding parents about the importance of on-farm safety with more children at home on farms due to COVID-19.

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  • Rural property a hot commodity

    Colac and district rural land prices have followed the state trend to record a fourth year of consecutive growth.

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  • Designer makes shortlist

    A prize pack of art supplies couldn’t have arrived at a better time for budding Colac designer Angus Wade.

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  • Scholarships for training

    Young Colac district farmers can expand their skills, knowledge and agricultural expertise through the Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships.

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  • Uni researching water supply

    Colac Otway residents can share their attitudes to regional water supplies in a Deakin University research survey.

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  • Council proposes rate rise to combat crisis

    Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing a 1.5-per-cent rate increase to help fund nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief through its next budget.

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  • Pest weed plan growing on Bay

    An underwater pest rampant at Apollo Bay could become part of a national harvesting scheme aimed at diversifying Australia’s aquaculture industry.

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