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Farm shows pasture diversity
A farm tour at Barongarook West kicked off Dairy Australia’s inaugural Grounds for Growth three-day soil and pasture diversity event last week.
Council’s urgent levy push
Colac Otway Shire Council will ask an association to call on the State Government reassess its emergency services funding shakeup.
Former councillor seeking Wannon position
A former Surf Coast Shire councillor will stand for Colac and district’s federal division at this year’s election.
Uranium on agenda for Wannon hopeful
A forestry scientist says boosting local government and bringing back national service are among her policies to “renew Australia”.
Inclusive sailing back on lake
An inspiring initiative is helping people of all abilities experience the freedom of the water on Lake Colac.

Recruitment changes to help police
Colac and district paramedics, firefighters and defence force personnel wanting to take up a career in policing are set to be fast-tracked in a major recruitment revamp.
Couple pleads to stay in Colac
After being embraced by the Colac Otway community 10 years ago, Mango and Pam can’t imagine leaving their home.
Elliminyt man arrested for alleged drug ring
An Elliminyt home has been searched and a 22-year-old arrested as police swooped on an alleged ketamine drug ring in south-west Victoria.