Business
Police investigate business fire
POLICE are investigating an explosive fire which destroyed a Colac automotive business at the weekend.
Roads hurt Colac businesses
THE state of Colac district roads is hurting the city’s businesses.
Colac house prices rising
COLAC’S real estate agents say property prices are rising slowly but low interest rates have continued to drive strong demand for Colac homes.
Colac jobs defy statewide slump
COLAC’S jobless rate has fallen from an eight-year high and bucked rising trends in Victoria and Australia.
LPG price on way up
COLAC’S LPG fuel price has fluctuated about 20 cents this week and is likely to rise.
Devastated farmers overwhelmed
A COLAC district farming family has been on an emotional “roller coaster” since more than half their dairy cattle died from a freak toxic reaction.
Berry grower has taste for cider
THE opening of this year’s berry season is extra special for Colac district’s Pennyroyal Berry farm.
Temporary phone tower an insult
OTWAYS residents say Telstra has dealt them a “slap in the face” by boosting mobile phone coverage for a tourism event, then taking the service away.