Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Pet killer to face cruelty charges

    Colac police have charged a man with aggravated cruelty after he allegedly committed a “disgusting and inhumane” act killing a dog.

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  • Former library on agenda

    The community will have a say in how to use Colac’s former library, with shire councillors opposing an idea to use it for meeting rooms.

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  • Son made ‘everybody proud’

    Pride and thankfulness were the emotions that swept over Leanne Hodge in the wake of her son Luke Hodge’s AFL retirement announcement on Monday.

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  • Defender stars in return

    Two returning stars have led South Colac to a vital 26-goal victory over cross-town rivals Colac Imperials.

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  • Water bills steady for coming years

    Colac district water bills look to remain relatively steady for coming years, with Barwon Water aiming to keep price rises close to the inflation rate.

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  • Living with diabetes for almost 60 years

    Dorothy Robertson says her life completely changed after adopting a new approach to her diabetes treatment in 2011.

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  • Push for government to fix council funding

    Colac Otway Shire Council has told the State Government that council funding needs a shake-up to take financial pressures off councils.

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  • Colac businessman ready for retirement

    “Even the very difficult can be a reward and a gift in your life if you look at it the right way.”

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