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TALL ORDER: Dry summer ‘fantastic’ for ostrich farm
A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says the dry summer has been “fantastic” for ostrich breeding, but keeping up with meat demand is challenging.
ON DISPLAY: Council to consider lake foreshore plan
A foreshore play space, improved access for anglers and a new “sculptural art trail” are among the ideas in a draft Lake Colac Foreshore Master Plan.
BIG ADVENTURE: Camperdown woman lands NT cattle work
CAMPERDOWN’s Emily Justin is about to embark on a new adventure more than 3000 kilometres away.
CRIME RATES RISE: Victims face harassment and stalking
STALKING, harassment and threatening behaviour offences in Colac district have increased by more than 82 per cent and justice procedure offences have more than doubled.
IMPRESSIVE TEEN: Dancer, 16, steps closer to her dream
COLAC teen Courtney Barrow has won a role in a professional dance show with a leading company.
PARCHED: Dry times force Colac onto water restrictions
BARWON WATER will place Colac and district residents on stage two water restrictions for the first time in almost three years, as water storages dry out.
DOG DAYS: Adopted greyhound now a therapy dog
HOW DID this rejected racing dog become a caring companion and therapy dog?
MAYORAL MATTERS: Second attempt at federal grant
A transformation of Colac’s central business district will start this year, as civic leaders apply for federal funding for the project.