News
New registration for silage tyres
Farmers will need to register when they use old tyres to weigh down silage, but won’t need a licence to store the waste tyres under new regulations.
Rural Scene news in brief
A warning on native vegetation removal, and two programs to attract workers to the dairy industry feature in today’s rural news.
Man charged over stabbing
Police have charged and bailed a Colac man who allegedly stabbed another man near Colac’s Wilson Street.
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This charming property offers a wonderful opportunity for aspiring hobby farmers, on 4749 square metres in the beautiful Gellibrand Valley.
Family left homeless amid housing crisis
A homeless woman and her two sons say they’ve applied for up to 150 houses across the Western District, and now they’re living out of a Colac motel and their vehicle.
Candidates take an interest in hospice
Colac’s Anam Cara House has welcomed a visit from state election candidates this week.
Cobden Health cash pledge
Cobden’s community-owned hospital has received another major election boost.
Youths share artistic talents
Colac and district teens have had an artistic introduction to the shire’s new youth officer.