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U3A volunteers celebrate
Colac’s U3A members enjoyed an end-of-year gathering to celebrate the group’s volunteers.
Sam reaches the pinnacle
The hellish conditions, cold weather and never-ending incline Sam McGuane faced while running to the top of Hobart’s Mount Wellington pale in comparison to a brain cancer battle.
Surf Coast prioritises road safety
Surf Coast Shire Council is aiming for zero road fatalities and injuries by 2050 with a new five-year road safety strategy.
Colac’s drivers need mentors
Colac’s driving mentor program is making a comeback after pandemic pressures and looking for keen volunteers to help the region’s young drivers.
Online learning modules for farm biosecurity
Colac and district farmers can broaden their biosecurity knowledge with new online learning modules.
Clean and dry measures help avoid cattle mastitis
Dairy farmers should be wary of mastitis in their herds after wet weather, authorities say.
Agriculture students keen for greenhouse
Almost $100,000 will bring Colac Secondary College students further hands-on learning with a new greenhouse and community partnerships.
Heavy rain increases JEV risks
Floods and heavy rain across the district have increased the risk of Japanese encephalitis and authorities are urging farmers to know the signs.