News
Empty shops are filling up
Colac’s commercial vacancy rate is at a record low, with more new businesses filling up the city’s empty shops, and a shortage of industrial properties to meet the roaring demand.
Blood van coming to town
Lifeblood’s mobile blood van is rolling into Colac Central Reserve’s car park on August 8, with a callout for donors to pre-book their spot.
Rains needed to top up lake
Colac Yacht Club members are hoping for a wet spring to help top up Lake Colac’s water levels ahead of their summer season.
Agents happy with sale prices
More than 220 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale.
Businesses can apply for state air cash
Small businesses can apply for State Government grants of up to $5000 to improve indoor air-quality.
Rural Scene news in brief
Westvic Dairy board nominations are open. Meanwhile, Landcare grants have opened.
Federal funding to help fight spread of disease
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed Australia’s investment in work to tackle the spread of foot and mouth disease in Indonesia.
Calls for emergency roles
Corangamite Shire Council is looking for two community members to help guide its response to emergencies.