District reaches out with new program

Support for Colac and district farmers to recover from drought must be long-reaching.

That’s why a community committee has established the “Hey Mate, We Have Your Back” initiative to support local primary producers.

Concert date locked, state ups funding

South-west Victoria is banding together in Colac to show solidarity with drought-stricken farmers and communities.

Farmers air drought plight, minister meets in Colac

More than 100 Colac district farmers have turned out to Beeac to share their drought stories with the state. Meanwhile, Victoria’s Agriculture Minister has visited the district and farmers have called for rate relief and water transport subsidies to address immediate need. Farmers, residents and community spokespeople crowded the Farmers Arms Hotel at Beeac on […]

Colac Otway councillors take stand against emergency tax

Colac Otway Shire Council will take an official stance against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, with mayor Jason Schram set to write a strongly-worded letter to senior State Government leaders.

New president leading Colac RSL branch

A new Colac RSL president is ready to take the sub-branch into its next era.

Winter fire risk remains in south-west

An increased fire risk will remain for south-west Victoria during winter, with fire officials warning about the dangers of unattended burn-offs and campfires.

Wannon MP’s shift to energy and emissions

Federal Opposition leader Sussan Ley has handed Wannon MP Dan Tehan a new role, with Colac district’s federal member now serving as spokesperson for energy and emissions reduction.

Community’s call for action

With Reconciliation Week underway, Colac’s Aboriginal community has signalled a call for change.