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Program expanded
The State Government’s recent announcement of expanded drought support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants has attracted controversy.
Link to help neighbours in need
A proposed local feed link could help Colac and district farmers who have excess fodder to connect with neighbours in need.
Breeder has birthday in Colac
Colac has hosted a workshop for a major seedstock producer that pulled attendees in from across the region and interstate.
Council ranks low in corruption
Colac Otway Shire Council has the lowest reports of corruption claims in the region and among the lowest in the state, latest data shows.
Woman convicted for drunken scene at campground
A woman who threw glass bottles around an Otways campsite while yelling at her partner must complete 75 hours of community work.
TAX UNDER FIRE: Volunteer brigades switching offline to protest levy
Multiple volunteer fire brigades across Colac and district have marked themselves as offline to protest a new levy increase that will see farmers’ bills skyrocket. But CFA officials and volunteers have given assurances that community safety is still protected.
Carp is killing plants, bugs
There could be 700 tonnes of carp in Lake Colac, an expert says.
Work begins on playground
Birregurra families can look forward to an exciting new playspace with upgrade works set to commence at the park tomorrow.