Colac Regional Saleyards
Rural news in brief
Results from Colac’s sheep sale and store cattle sale, VCC water council roles on offer, advice for eradicating serrated tussock, and a proposed shakeup of ag chemical regulations.
Strong cow prices continue
Prices for cows and feeder heifers rose at Colac’s weekly cattle market, as the yarding size remained steady.
Young faces at Colac saleyards
PHOTO FEATURE: Colac’s saleyards have attracted young visitors during the school holidays.
Cow prices top at 355¢ in reduced-size market
Buyers faced a reduced-sized yarding at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Agents expect 500 head at sale
Colac Regional Saleyards will have 500 high-quality cattle under the hammer at Friday’s monthly store cattle sale.
Yarding number steady at sale
Cows continued to attract good rates at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Cattle numbers rise as saleyards return
Higher cattle numbers and more buyers led to a successful weekly cattle market at Colac.
Geelong no threat to saleyards
Colac Otway Shire Council and the district’s livestock association chief say a potential new selling centre at Geelong would not affect Colac’s saleyards.