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Time to green up city streets
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago – the second-best time is now.”
Amenities sought at harbour
Apollo Bay’s port operations depot should be improved and there should be showers and change rooms at the harbour precinct, users say.
Western Star’s humble start on Warrion farm
Cobden might be the home of Western Star Butter, but it’s not the birthplace of the household brand. A reader contacted the Colac Herald after a report about a social media post gauging interest in a second Western Star container at the town. The post suggested siting the container in the CBD as a tourist […]
Officers investigating car blaze
Police are investigating a Yeodene car fire that engulfed the vehicle on the weekend.
Burnout risk for workers
There is a high chance that Colac and district workers are facing burn out, with a new Beyond Blue community poll showing one in two Australians commonly experience it.
Major upgrades coming for district river
The Gellibrand River is set to receive a $10-million upgrade to improve the waterway’s environmental health and strengthen water security for the future.
Trial set after man’s workplace death
A poultry farm operator has faced court over the workplace death of a much-loved Colac district sportsman, with a trial set for next month.
Council may freeze rise in saleyard fees
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider revising its fees and charges for the sale of cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards to provide relief to farmers from the ongoing drought.