Articles by Devon McGillicuddy

  • Petrol prices reduce but we can do better

    A COLAC fuel price campaigner is urging people to build pressure on petrol retailers and says prices are still “unfair”.

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  • Water carters under the pump as farms dry up

    COLAC district water carters are feeling the heat, with a lack of rain throughout the region increasing the demand of water.

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  • Family overwhelmed by generous support

    A COLAC district family who lost all their belongings in a house fire is looking forward to Christmas, thanks to “overwhelming” community support.

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  • Crews working on fires

    FIREFIGHTERS will continue to monitor two fires burning near Lorne over the Christmas break with temperatures set to rise again.

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  • Lucky escape in highway crash

    TWO PEOPLE had a lucky escape after their car hit a truck east of Colac, ripping off the front of their car and dislodging the motor.

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  • District house fire hits family of eight

    COLAC DISTRICT communities have united to help a family that lost all their belongings and Christmas presents in a house fire this week.

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  • Minister at Colanda but still no certainty

    THE FUTURE of Colac’s Colanda Centre remains uncertain after a visit from the State Government’s Disability and Ageing Minister to the centre yesterday.

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  • Heroes catch offender during armed robbery

    A COLAC man has received a bravery award for helping stop a knife-wielding robber who was threatening people eight years ago.

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