Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Councillor is leader of commerce group

    COLAC’S business group will have a new leader next week, with dairy farmer, church pastor and shire councillor Chris Smith taking on the top job.

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  • Colac knitter uses skills for charity

    COLAC’S Mary Neal felt the urge to volunteer after losing a friend to bipolar disorder.

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  • Manufacturer buys Colac food factory

    A NATIONAL food processor has bought a site in Colac, and the family-owned business plans to open for business next month.

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  • New police station on Mulder’s agenda

    COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.

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  • Officials reject council’s claim on high school site

    THE STATE Government has rejected Colac Otway Shire Council’s claim over the former Colac High School, refusing to return the site to the community.

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  • People with disabilities need help

    A COLAC carer says authorities need to improve facilities and services for people with disabilities.

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  • Councillor warns of 30% rate rise

    A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says Elliminyt and Colac residents could discover a 30-per-cent price increase when they open their 2014-15 rates notices.

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  • Council will look at Colac fuel price

    COLAC civic leaders will investigate how the city can end its ongoing battle with high fuel prices.

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