News
Biosecurity assistance for pig owners
State authorities are helping pig owners develop on-farm biosecurity plans to combat disease spread.
New permit for beehives
The region’s beekeepers will be able to move their hives back home from New South Wales from today, after varroa mite has been nipped in the bud.
Vehicles cause spate of fires in region
Fire authorities are warning south-west Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as the weather continues to heat up and vegetation dries out.
Key outs for Redbacks
Colac district Twenty20 champion Irrewarra will be without a host of key players as it prepares for the quarter final of the Sungold Cup today. The Redbacks are set to take on Grampians club GW Swifts at Dennington at 1.30pm today, one of four quarter finals across Warrnambool. But Irrewarra will have to overcome the […]
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Blanketleaf presents a rare opportunity to secure a Lorne hinterland retreat with ocean views and multiple residences.
CEO welcomes new councillor
Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed Tosh-Jake Finnigan’s recent election as councillor.
Still plenty of fun despite cool days
The arrival of cooler weather has failed to dampen Colac kids’ enthusiasm for the school holidays this week.
Planting changes
Motorists can expect to see a revamp of the Princes Highway’s Colac East roundabout later this year, road officials say.