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State’s COVID cases down as Code Brown ends
Colac Otway Shire recorded 59 new COVID-19 cases over the past three days, with 111 active cases yesterday, a slight rise from last week.
Cows hit 350 cents at market
Cattle prices dropped at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly sale, with the top cows making about 350 cents a kilogram.
Vote “heartens” whistleblower
A Colac man who blew the whistle on a Labor scandal says he’s glad to see it referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Green fields draw US farmer
“When it gets to October and the grass is green and growing like crazy, and you see the cows out on the grass, there’s nothing better than that.”
A positive start for Year Sevens
The Colac Herald’s Chloe Lang dropped in at Colac Secondary College to capture some snaps of the new Year Seven students as they navigated their second week of high school.
Campuses set to host shot clinic
Two Colac and district schools will have “mini vaccination clinics” to help children access COVID-19 vaccinations in a familiar and trusted environment for children, close to home.
World prize for glass bottles
A Timboon dairy farm has won an international award for its dedication to sustainability through glass bottles.
Musical delights at COPACC
Colac and district music lovers lined up for Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre’s first Morning Music show of 2022 last week.