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District waiting for March rain
The first store cattle sale of autumn saw about 600 head of cattle go under the hammer, with the district holding out for March rain to improve dry conditions.
International Women’s Day 2025
Stories from around Colac on International Women’s Day 2025.
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.