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Ag business booming
A boom in Australia’s agriculture sector has been favourable for a Colac-based business, but has brought with it new challenges to negotiate. Greg Allan Farm Machinery and Colac Ag’s Jon Allan said rain in drought-affected northern Australia and better milk prices for Colac district farmers meant business was unusually good for this time of year. […]
PT hits pavement to raise money for MS
Colac’s Stacey McNamara will run 50 kilometres this month while raising money for the research, treatment and prevention of the incurable disease multiple sclerosis.
Wellington whacks council over Winchelsea Hall tenancy tussle
A Surf Coast Shire councillor has slammed the council’s handling of the Winchelsea Shire Hall tenancy dispute and demanded it apologises to the previous tenant.
Family’s passion for health inspires Telstra award finalist
A former Colac woman says her family’s history and passion for rural health has been driven her successful career and a recent award nomination.
Nursery benefitting from new business model
A Colac disability employment provider is feeling the benefits of a shift in its business model.
Colac records first coronavirus case
Colac has recorded its first positive COVID-19 case.
Fire station ram raid arrest
Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man for a brazen ram-raid burglary at Kawarren’s fire station, and charged another with drugs, ammo and vehicle theft offences.
Colac sirens honour fallen police
As sirens wailed across Colac Wednesday evening, emergency responders and community members paused to pay their respects.