News
Surging demand for virus tests
Health services and authorities are continuing to ask for patience and kindness towards healthcare workers as demand for COVID-19 testing across the Colac district persists and wait times blow out.
Genetic research to keep cows cool
Agriculture researchers are one step closer to unlocking a genetic code for more heat-resistant cows.
Man drowns at Princetown
A man has died swimming at Princetown, as the state recorded four drownings to start the year.
Council rate rise capped
Council rates can only rise by a maximum of 1.75 per cent next financial year.
Winchelsea petition was too late
Surf Coast Shire Council has dismissed a petition against a plan to join up Winchelsea streets, because the petition arrived too late.
Rural Scene news in brief
The final step in Victoria’s five-year staged rollout of the National Livestock Identification System for sheep and goats kicked in on Saturday.
Fond farewell for Salvos
“For our first experience of a country town we really lucked out, it’s been great to get to know Colac’s community.”
Dry and sunny end to year
A predicted wet summer has missed the Colac district, with rain gauges recording a dry end to 2021.