News
Week off for AKD’s mills
AKD Softwoods’ chief has praised his staff and encouraged the community to support the housing industry, after the decision to close four of its six sawmills for one week due to a decline in market demand.
Don’t let working from home be a fire hazard
The Country Fire Authority has warned Colac and district people to avoid creating fire hazards if working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New-look cattle market to reduce virus risks
Colac Otway Shire Council has trialled seating buyers in the dairy ring at the Colac Regional Saleyards to allow more people to attend its weekly fat cattle sale.
Driller delay hits oil plan
A tardy oil rig has delayed a major offshore drilling project off the Otways coast.
Colac comunity reaches out to police
The Colac and district community has reached out to its police following the deaths of four Victoria Police members last week.
Store sale returns with high-quality yarding
Buyers will look to cash in on healthy seasonal rainfall and stock up on high-quality cattle at Friday’s Colac store cattle sale.
Busy time for machinery firm
Tax breaks, healthy rain and an upcoming supply strain have caused an increase in demand for farm machinery, a leading district retailer says.
Numbers down for yarding and prices
Colac agents used the selling ring to maintain social distancing for their weekly cattle sale.