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$1M election pledge for city streetscape
Colac’s central shopping streetscape could receive a multi-million-dollar upgrade, with Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson committing almost $1 million towards a CBD beautification project if she is re-elected.
Traffic light petition ready for parliament
Colac’s Ruth Spokes has been overwhelmed by community support, with more than 2500 people signing her petition calling for traffic lights at a busy highway intersection.
Rally to support Colac’s retailers
A mob of people will converge on a Colac retail shop next week to encourage people to spend money in the region.
Farmers demand government help
Angry farmers have demanded government support amid devastating milk-price cuts, and they want milk companies to abandon controversial “claw back” clauses in milk contracts.
Real estate demand reaches 15-year high
Colac real estate agents say buyer demand for residential properties in Colac has reached a level they haven’t seen since the early 2000s.
Positive focus on dairying life
A South Purrumbete dairy farmer has set up a Facebook page to give dairy farmers a positive outlet while tackling the milk price-cut crisis.
Baby’s health battle inspires marathoner
Former Colac man Kaden Newton’s 8-month-old nephew is inspiring him to complete in Sunday’s Great Ocean Road ultra marathon.
Politicians learn about dairy industry crisis
Colac district farmers have taken time to speak with state and federal politicians about the impacts and concerns stemming from milk price cuts.