Business
Staff departures are opportunity
A BUSINESS leader says the loss of two key staff from Colac Otway Shire Council’s economic development team is a chance to improve economic growth.
Chef has big plans for Birregurra
ACCLAIMED chef Dan Hunter plans to use his culinary talent to take Birregurra to the international stage.
Colac house price rebound
COLAC’S 11-per-cent property price turnaround in the past four years is among the highest in Australia, with market confidence up and homes selling fast.
Colac jobless at eight-year high
COLAC’S jobless rate has hit an eight-year high after climbing 1.5 percentage points in a year.
New owner for Colac lamb processor
COLAC meat processor CRF has changed owners for the second time in two years.
No more promises for Colac Otway
COLAC’S days of big-ticket election promises are over as Corangamite prepares to revert to its Liberal roots, a politics expert says.
Tree lopper hurt in fall
A TREE lopper working in the Otways has suffered suspected spinal injuries after falling up to seven metres onto a log yesterday.
Simpson snails bound for France
SIMPSON farmers hope to export snails to France when their new escargot enterprise reaches its peak.