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Law career awaiting after a difficult year
Timboon’s Bethany Evans has overcome a difficult year, complete with a mystery illness, and will be off to Melbourne University later this year.
Marginal status for Corangamite becomes official
Colac and district civic leaders remain in a strong position to lobby the federal government ahead of the next election.
Keep an eye on animals after region’s downpour
Vets have warned Colac district farmers to keep a close eye on their stock after heavy rain in the past week.
Drain tampering causes flooding
Colac Otway Shire Council believes unauthorised tampering of an Otways drain was responsible for flooding a Great Ocean Road caravan park.
Graduates await university offers
More than a decade of studying is about to pay off for Colac and district Year 12 graduates.
Retirement leads to clearance sale
A Colac district couple has decided to move into semi-retirement after spending nearly two decades in the region.
Colac sale “promising”
Buyers and sellers will flock to Colac on Monday for one of the district’s biggest stock sales.
Holiday makers evacuate park
Flooding has forced 200 campers to evacuate from a Great Ocean Road caravan park.
Rain causes closure of Great Ocean Road
Tourism operators say a Great Ocean Road closure and heavy rain has dampened tourism in the region.
Experience inspires student
A Point Lonsdale student is finding career inspiration from a summer placement at Apollo Bay. Deakin University wildlife and conservation biology student Cathy Longmore has returned for a second three-month stint at the coastal town as a Parks Victoria summer ranger.
Support needed for relay
Organisers of an annual Colac cancer fundraiser say community involvement will be the key to a successful event.
Top dogs prepare for trials
Top working dog trainers from across Victoria will travel to Colac district for an annual sheep dog competition.
Growers speculating about locust impact
Colac district grain growers expect locust hatchings in northern Victoria to result in an increase in feed prices.
Library is open to the public
Colac’s new joint-use library opens its doors to the public today.
