Rural
Council hoping to clear up ‘misinformation’
A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says a public meeting will provide a chance to clear up misinformation about council policies.
Protest on Great Ocean Road
COLAC district farmers interrupted traffic on the Great Ocean Road to continue their fight for government support.
Residents campaign against rates and red tape
ANGER over rising rates and increasing red tape has pushed 30 Colac Otway Shire residents to rally for change.
Rain brings relief for farmers
COLAC district farmers are hoping for pasture growth after a cold front brought rain to a parched Colac and district.
Cleaning up with goats’ milk
COLAC’S Donna Manders says goat’s milk is taking over the world – one baa at a time.
Greens wants drought declared
VICTORIA’S Greens leader is calling for the State Government to declare western Victoria “drought affected” because of a record dry spell.
Call to sack shire council
PROTESTORS have picketed Colac’s arts centre to voice anger over Colac Otway Shire Council decisions, with one protestor demanding the council’s dismissal.
Farmers want to shift Colac sale day
THE Colac branch of state dairy group is urging civic leaders to consider changing Colac’s weekly livestock selling day.