News

  • Unemployment drops in Colac

    COLAC’S unemployment rate has dropped for the third consecutive quarter.

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  • Burnoff compensation query for farmers

    LANDOWNERS near Deans Marsh say they are worried they will not receive compensation if burnoffs destroy their properties or produce.

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  • Signs save council from fine and prison

    SIX new environmental signs are part of a legal settlement which saved Colac Otway Shire from a $2-million fine and an officer’s jail sentence.

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  • Farmers of the future find way into industry

    A COLAC district dairy farmer says a traineeship program for budding farmers is an ideal entry into the industry.

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  • Aussie icon adds voice to Colac film

    “CRAZY”, “great” and “wonderful” are just three of the words Australian icon Mike Brady uses to describe Colac film Reverse Runner.

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  • Licensed to kill native animals

    EIGHT people have permits kill up to 1150 eastern grey kangaroos in Colac Otway Shire this year.

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  • Bust business employees will miss out

    FORMER workers of a bankrupt Colac transport company say they were upset to discover they would not receive up to $150,000 worth of entitlements.

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  • Work starts on $350m Colac wind farm

    CONTRACTORS have started work on Colac district’s Mount Gellibrand wind farm, which will generate enough energy for 88,000 homes.

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