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School bonus cuts disappoint Colac mum
Colac mother Simone Hay is disappointed families might miss out on a $300 school start bonus next year.
Timber workers make up lost time
Timber plantation workers in the Otways have caught up on lost time and are nearing the end of logging season.
Volunteering to promote Colac and district
Marg Facey started volunteering at Colac Visitor Information Centre more than 27 years ago, when its home was a caravan at Memorial Square.
Revamp gives new life to Colac’s skate park
Colac skaters and riders were out in force to celebrate the opening of a $120,000 redevelopment of Colac’s skate park.
Buried treasure in Colac district farmland
Soil tests on Colac district farms could help researchers understand the potential for farmers to make money from soil carbon.
Lavender demand rises after national award win
Camperdown lavender farmers Kay and Tony McMeel have noticed increased interest in their lavender oil products since winning a national award.
Government cash will help weed fight
Colac district farmers battling the noxious weed ragwort will benefit from a $6.1-million Federal Government package to tackle invasive pest plants.
Strong yarding and buyer demand at Colac sale
A STRONG yarding and buyer demand kept stock agents busy at Colac’s store cattle sale.