Magpie causes Colac blackout Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Motorists stop for a truck during a 20-minute power cut which affected 16,000 homes in Colac and district. A wayward magpie caused the blackout. Contact the authorby Jennifer Chiu January 18, 2012 A MAGPIE was all it took to force Colac and district to a standstill. Unlock full access to Colac Herald - Subscribe today! Subscribe Now Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)