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New milking routine lifts farmer’s health
Timboon farmer Mike Jamieson is using extended milking intervals to improve time efficiency and his wellbeing.
Rae’s rewarding decade
A passionate Corangamite Shire Council director has reminisced on his time at the council after 10 years, before he leaves for a new role.
Election race kicks off
Colac and district voters have six weeks of election campaigns ahead, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing Australians will head to the polls on May 21.
Resort work to start in 2023
Construction on a $200-million ecofriendly spa and resort near the Twelve Apostles will start next year, create hundreds of jobs and be a huge boon for the local economy, developers say.
Jobs agency loses its contract
A major employment agency in Colac, Apollo Bay and Lorne has lost a Federal Government contract for the region and says it will look at redeploying staff – but it is unclear how many.
Solid sale before Easter break
Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly sale had 221 cattle under the hammer, with a “regular array of buyers”.
Burns continue in Otways
Forest Fire Management Victoria has made the most of warm weather in recent days to do thousands of hectares of planned burns in the Otways.
Trainee program begins
Two Colac people will take part in a 12-month Barwon Water trainee program where they’ll gain education, support and on-the-job training, while working to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.