Rural

  • Fruit import scandal could benefit region

    COLAC district berry growers are preparing for a growing interest in their produce after an Australia-wide recall of containminated imported frozen berries.

    By

  • Demand for state to tackle Colac district weeds

    COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will ask the State Government to take action against landowners who fail to control noxious weeds.

    By

  • Crowds flock to annual event

    COLAC Heritage festival co-ordinator Alan Billing says he was pleased with the “excellent” crowds at the annual event.

    By

  • Machinery exhibition for heritage festival

    COLAC’S Heritage Festival organisers say this weekend’s transport industry display will give people an insight into a bygone era.

    By

  • Best prices in 20 years at Colac two-day sale

    COLAC’S leading stock agent says the first day of Colac’s weaner sale could have been the best in decades.

    By

  • Drier than average for four years

    COLAC and district has had its fourth year in a row of drier-than-average weather, with one watcher dubbing the weather a “green drought”.

    By

  • Hope for summer rain after dry times in 2014

    COLAC district farmers are hoping for summer rain to help boost production after a drier than average year.

    By

  • District reindeer make special deliveries for Christmas

    REINDEER on a Colac district farm are giving birth in time for Christmas.

    By