Articles tagged: Business
Cobden newsagency to close
Cobden’s residents are “devastated” that the town’s newsagency and lottery outlet is closing.
Evolving in new direction
After eight years, Evolv Fitness owners Jo, Nicole and Wes have sold their business ending a long association within the Colac fitness industry.
Traders want jab certainty
Colac businesses want tighter enforcement of vaccination rules as the district opens up from COVID restrictions, amid concern traders will wear costs of enforcement.
PICTURE FEATURE: Support locals in lockdown
Colac food businesses are continuing to offer their essential services during Victoria's current COVID-19 lockdown.
Bright new look for book shop
A Colac book shop has a fresh new look thanks to the Haymes Helping Hand Project.
Herald now available at Coles Colac
The Colac Herald is now available in the Colac supermarket, meaning shoppers can grab a copy when they’re picking up their groceries.
Colac reaps recycling rewards
A new Warrnambool recycling hub could turn Colac’s waste glass into road and construction materials, while cutting costs and reducing rubbish in landfills.
Sawmill boss muses on big year
AKD boss Shane Vicary sat down with the Colac Herald’s Jacob Traynor for an honest talk about how the producer and key employer performed in 2020, and how a boom in timber demand is keeping locals in jobs.
Shortage of workers hampering recovery
Apollo Bay businesses say a shortage of workers is forcing them to close their doors more often, which is hurting what should be key COVID-recovery trade during the town’s peak season.
Colac shop sells to metro buyer
Colac’s former Victoria Hall building has sold at action for $685,000, which agents say demonstrates continued investor confidence in Colac commercial properties.
State award for manager
Colac’s Jane Donovan has won a statewide award for her management skills.
Service station opens
Colac’s new 7-Eleven petrol station and convenience store has opened, as retail developments progress across the city.
Farmer joins board
Sam Simpson has stepped up her involvement in the herd improvement industry with her recent election to the DataGene board.
Shop Small this Saturday
Forget Black Friday, ignore Cyber Monday. Instead, support our local Colac and district businesses this Saturday.
Dig deep for kids charity
Colac McDonald’s licensee Laurie Nigro is urging the community to dig deep this McHappy Day to support families during tough times.
Time for tourism changes
A Great Ocean Road tourism body says the region has the opportunity to build a more sustainable and vibrant future visitor economy, as it tries to alleviate COVID-19’s devastating impacts.
Chris returns to familiar surrounds
Colac’s Chris Quinn says he feels like he’s back to his life’s vocation with the announcement that he’s returned to the company he founded, Quinn Funerals.
Expert wants to grow rural manufacturing
An Otways business whiz hopes that a new national business innovation framework could help local manufacturers expand into larger markets.
New 7-Eleven taking shape
Construction on central Colac’s new 7-Eleven service station is surging ahead towards an opening date in late November.
$3-billion business boost from State Government
The State Government yesterday announced $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support for businesses during the ongoing pandemic.
Outdoor dining reviews for council
Colac Otway Shire Council is looking at how the shire’s food businesses can offer outdoor dining during lessened COVID-19 restrictions.
Have say on buy local plan
Businesses in Colac Otway Shire should respond to a survey on COVID recovery as soon as possible to help plan the region’s rebound.
Servo rises up quickly
Colac’s new 7-Eleven service station and neighbouring shops are taking shape.
Winner is riding high
MG Trading Colac store manager Harold Hanlon, right, with client Peter Roache who won a new John Deere E120 ride-on lawn mower valued at over $4000, as a result of buying Cydectin from MG Trading Colac.
