Business
Farmer sees no way out
A SOUTH-WEST dairy farmer says she sees no way out of the industry’s downturn.
Minister says outlook positive
STATE Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh has described the dairy industry’s outlook as positive after visiting Colac district dairy farms yesterday.
Developer gets behind ‘super farm’ idea
A COLAC property developer is calling on the community to get behind a super farm proposal.
Businessman criticises council
A PROMINENT Colac businessman says property owners are paying the price for Colac Otway Shire Council failing to encourage economic growth.
Colac supports coffee concept
A “SUSPENDED COFFEES” sceheme has arrived in Colac with two city businesses adopting the concept allowing customers to pre-pay a coffee for someone less fortunate.
Data firm could create 800 jobs
COLAC could be the home of a multi-million-dollar super farm and data centre providing employment for up to 800 people.
Grants might reduce rate rise
GOVERNMENT grants could enable Colac Otway Shire Council to deliver a lower rate rise than a proposed 7.87-per-cent increase.
Rate rise horrifies past manager
A FORMER Shire of Colac finance manager says Colac’s civic leaders can deliver a lower rate rise than a proposed 7.87 per cent hike.