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How To Buy a Used Car for First-Time Buyers: A Step-By-Step Guide
Purchasing your first used car is a process that involves numerous considerations, from budget constraints to mechanical inspections; making the wrong choice could lead to financial regret.
Rural Reboots: Why Regional Australians Are Quietly Turning to Bitcoin in 2025
As Australia’s economy undergoes a digital transformation, the quiet revolution isn’t happening in major cities alone.

Historians in debt to Mr Hebb
Isaac Hebb was a multi-talented bootmaker, photographer and correspondent who was responsible for recording much of Colac’s early history.

Reducing the Built Environment’s Carbon Footprint: The Developer’s Role in Sustainability
Buildings and construction spew a whopping 37% of the world’s energy-related carbon emissions. That’s not just a slice of the pie. It’s more than a third of the whole thing.

From Policy to Practice: Understanding Environmental Management Systems
Changing the way we live on a global scale is a tall order – but it’s essential for conserving the quality of life of literally billions of people worldwide.

Escape to Victoria’s Scenic State Parks: Perfect Weekend Road Trip Ideas
Big towns are great, until they’re not. When the noise, traffic, or same-old routines start to wear thin, it might be time to hit the road. The good news? In Victoria, you don’t have to go far to feel like you’ve gone somewhere completely different.
Spotting the difference
Described as a pied or yellow mutation yellow-tailed black cockatoo, this unusual-looking individual seems to be a regular in the Colac and surrounding area over the past month or so.
Colac’s AFL Rising Stars: The Local Talent Making National Headlines
Colac has always been a proud football town, and in 2025, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. With a strong community foundation, passionate grassroots clubs, and an unrelenting love for the game, it’s no surprise that the region continues to produce high-calibre athletes.