Rural
Multi-million-dollar Colac investment
ONE of Colac’s biggest companies has made a long-term commitment to the city with a multi-million dollar expansion.
Heritage showcase proves popular
ORGANISERS are confident they will host another Colac Heritage Festival after this weekend’s successful event.
Fruit and vegetable war threatens growers
A COLAC district fruit and vegetable grower says supermarkets are threatening farmers’ livelihoods.
Residents want fire compensation guarantee
COLAC district residents are demanding a guarantee of compensation after the State Government dismissed calls to cancel a planned burnoff.
Farmers celebrate $10,000 calf
IRREWILLIPE dairy farmers Alan and Janine Carson are celebrating after their jersey calf fetched $10,000 at an annual sale.
District spuds avoid potato blight
COLAC district potato farmer Bill Parker says the district’s spuds have managed to stay blight-free this season.
Heritage festival will highlight rural industries
THIS year’s Colac Heritage Festival will shine a spotlight on the district’s sheep, wool and potato industries.
Colac rodeo every second year
A COLAC charity rodeo will be a biennial event after organisers decided to stage the rodeo every second year.