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Power pole fire spreads into farmland
More than 20 firefighting units have turned out to battle a grassfire that claimed nearly 30 hectares at Winchelsea.
High-quality yarding lifts Colac’s market
Livestock agents say Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly sale remained firm due to high-quality cattle on offer.
Students back in schoolyard for new year
Thousands of students return to the schoolyard today as Colac and district schools kick off for a new year.
ROAD TRAUMA: Region records third road death in two weeks
A man has died in a single-vehicle crash at Carlisle River, continuing a horror start to the year on Colac district roads.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
Leading beef cattle on show
Pelican Rise’s Chris Meade says limousin cattle are gaining momentum, just in time for Colac and district’s 2022 Beef Week.
Keep leaf litter and grass clippings out of drains
Flowing leaves and grass clippings into stormwater can clog drains and impact the health of local waterways, authorities say.
Storms sweep region with torrential rain
Two torrential downpours left Colac streets and homes temporarily flooded, with emergency responders run off their feet.