News
Businesses raise $50K
Corporate supporters have committed about $50,000 so far towards a grassroots farmer support program.
Finding freedom and community
Colac and district residents are invited to hear about the power of community from local refugee support groups this World Refugee Day.
Coastal trail strategy out
A new 10-year strategy will guide the future of the Great Ocean Road trails network.
Financial farm support available
Support is on hand for farmers doing it tough through drought, a regional financial counsellor says.
Housing benefit to subdivision
An Irrewarra farmer has asked Colac Otway Shire Council to support a subdivision and house excision that would provide additional housing stock for the community.
Concerns flagged over new principal powers
A former Colac secondary school leader has raised concerns about the implications of new powers for principals.
Corroboree is a great teacher
From some of the earliest ‘settlement stations’ in Victoria important Corroborees were observed by overlanders, including near the lakes and both east and west of Colac.
Lamb prices soaring amid feed challenge
A strong demand for trade lamb and 11th-hour rain has helped provide a desperately needed boost for drought-stricken sheep farmers across the region.
