Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Students gain skills during work experience

    MORE than 100 Colac and district students are out in the workforce this week.

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  • Hearing clears councillor of ‘witch-hunt’ charge

    A PANEL has rejected misconduct charges against Colac Otway Shire councillor Chris Smith after he refused to apologise for using the term “witch-hunt”.

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  • New loans scheme set to help families

    COLAC district’s low-income earners have access to a new no-interest loan service to buy household or personal items.

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  • Colac district’s cream rises to the top

    COLAC and district’s dairy industry is cream of the crop, winning major accolades at the 2011 Dairy Industry Association of Australia product awards.

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  • Forrest tower to boost phone coverage

    MOBILE phone users could have improved Telstra reception in the Forrest district by early June.

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  • Council admits planning isn’t perfect

    COLAC Otway Shire Council has admitted its planning process was “not perfect” and a business community backlash has been a learning curve.

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  • Conservationist on phone directory

    APOLLO BAY’S Lizzie Corke will grace the cover of a Colac region telephone directory in recognition of her “positive contribution to the community”.

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  • Bid for a role on TV soapie Neighbours

    BUDDING Colac actors will have a unique opportunity this weekend to secure a role on award-winning television soapie Neighbours.

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