Rural
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
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.
Ratepayers prepare for rates rise
COLAC Otway Shire ratepayers face a 7.87-per-cent rates hike this year.
April continues Colac dry spell
COLAC and district continues to be in the grip of a dry spell, recording a third of the monthly average of rain for April.