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Compost advice for Colac district animal farms Colac district intensive animal industries can get free advice on using composting to manage their manure waste. The University of Queensland will bring its Great Aussie Composting Roadshow to Colac for a free event on March 6. Producers such as egg and broiler farms, cattle feedlots, piggeries and […]
Consistency ahead for weekly fat sale
Colac Regional Saleyards had 263 head of cattle go under the hammer at its weekly fat sale.
Time to pay pet regos
Pet owners in Corangamite Shire must pay their annual domestic animal registration fees before April 10.
Women’s sports grants open
Community sport clubs across Victoria can use State Government grants to increase participation for women and girls.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Stunningly executed, this impeccable home at 35 Campiglis Road, Kawarren, is in the heart of the Otways, just three minutes from Gellibrand.
District pokies loss rises to $10 million
Colac and district gamblers are spending more time on poker machines since the end of COVID restrictions, with players losing more than $10 million across the region’s venues in the past year.
Ban, but no conviction
A man who has been banned from all liquor licenced venues in Colac for smashing glass at a licenced venue has avoided a conviction.
Revellers gear up for Hoot ‘n’ Nanny return
The long-awaited Titpullers Hoot ‘n’ Nanny returns for a sold-out event to the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve this Saturday, after organisers cancelled past events due to COVID uncertainty.