News
Vacant homes: Unoccupied homes at record high on Census night
More than half of Apollo Bay’s homes being empty on Census night is a cause for concern, a Colac Otway Shire councillor says.
National navy vessel named after region
One of the Royal Australian Navy’s newest ships has a familiar name.
Satisfaction result thrills councillors
A community survey has shown customer service remains Corangamite Shire Council’s highest-performing area in terms of community satisfaction.
Surf Coast wants cash for Winchelsea river link
Councillors voted at their June meeting to apply for $330,000 for stage two of the Barwon River Loop, as part of The Growing Suburbs Fund.
South-west leading for farming output
South-west Victoria is the number one agricultural producer for Australia, with the Corangamite catchment bringing in hundreds of millions, a new report says.
Rural Scene news in brief
Victoria has closed its border to bees from New South Wales, amid an incursion of the devastating pest varroa destructor. Plus, an earth mite warning, and a new product to cut livestock methane emissions.
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REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Low-maintenance living, a convenient location and proximity to Lake Colac, the botanic gardens and Colac’s main street ensure this three-bedroom home at 22 Queen Street is sure to impress.