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ROAD TO RICHES – Highway is Colac’s path to prosperity
Geelong Football Club president and prominent businessman Frank Costa predicts Colac will boom. Mr Costa has thrown his support behind the duplication of the Princes Highway through to Colac. He told The Colac Herald the upgrade was crucial for Colac’s growth. “Authorities believe Melbourne will [...]
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Fever spoils dream of Colac Cup fancy»An ill-timed fever was the reason behind Daryl Cannon’s decision to scratch hometown favourite Bourbonstreetblues from yesterday’s Colac Gold Cup. Wayne Walters-trained General Mackjosh stormed to victory in the $50,000 showcase at Colac racecourse but it was events 24 hours earlier that opened the door for the $10.00 favourite to emerge. [...]
Rural Scene
Pasture management increases productivity»A decision made almost four years ago is paying dividends on a Colac district farm. Barongarook West dairy farmers Mick and Lee Ryan attended a Department of Primary Industries Feeding Pastures for Profit course in 2006 and decided to implement what they had learnt. Today, the couple is [...]
Opinion
Health workers graduate»Eighteen Colac Area Health staff graduated from education programs this week. People received certificates in health administration, nursing and clinical skills programs. Chief executive officer Geoff Iles congratulated the graduates. “It’s fantastic to see staff progress in their professional development,” Mr [...]
