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Water leak causes school closure
A “catastrophic water leak” forced Sacred Heart Primary School to close to staff and students for a day.
Care for the land has big rewards
Irrewillipe beef and dairy farmer Simon Scott has a strong focus on regenerative agriculture to keep his input costs low and his cattle well-fed.
Appeal after student’s hard-earned bike stolen
A Grade Six student whose bike went missing from his school in Colac says he is disappointed by the theft, with investigators appealing for witnesses.
Reckless driver jailed in drugs and traffic case
A reckless driver who narrowly missed pedestrians while evading police through Colac will spend more than a month extra behind bars.
Wasting no time to hit target
Bedding, dead animals and glass disposal are the most pressing waste questions for Colac Otway Shire residents, data reveals.
Agroecology grows
Colac and district farmers have kickstarted the process to set up small-scale land care at a Colac workshop.
Demand high despite winter
Colac livestock agents were rapt with strong competition and a demand for cattle at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale.
Warning to check account after Elliminyt home raid
An Elliminyt man is in custody after police raided his home and discovered a cache of bank cards, driver’s licences, drugs, gunpowder and more.