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Prices improve for better cattle
Prices were slightly higher for the few better-quality cattle at Colac’s weekly market, but eased slightly for the bulk which provided a plain to average selection.
Free childcare access to help Colac families
Colac and district parents will have access to free childcare from this week, thanks to the latest financial support package announced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Colac waits for fuel relief
Victoria’s peak motoring body says Colac drivers should be paying less at the fuel pump, like other areas of the state.
Farming essential for nation
A Colac district dairy farmer says governments must ensure agriculturalists can maintain their vital service to the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Colac and district people should not be afraid to ask for help if they are facing adversity due to the coronavirus pandemic, Colac Salvation Army’s minister says.
Bags full of kindness for families in need
A Sydney woman with family ties in Colac is lending a hand to Colac and district families and elderly people who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Timboon Distillery filling a vital need
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery has found a way to keep busy after coronavirus restrictions forced its closure, by providing an in-demand product to Warrnambool Hospital.
Stolen vehicle found burning at Kawarren
A burnt-out vehicle, two suspected drug drivers and a suspended driver behind the wheel of an unregistered car kept Colac police busy over the weekend.