Released man thrilled to be back on farm
This time last month, Christian Feetham was living in a detention facility which his mother likened to a crypt.
No burnoffs allowed as district dries out
Weather conditions and a host of recent out-of-control burnoffs have prompted the Country Fire Authority and Colac Otway Shire Council to stop issuing burnoff permits.
Friend’s nagging leads to early melanoma detection
Two Colac friends are urging people to stay safe in the sun this summer and have regular skin checks after both suffering melanoma scares.
Graduates to help schools in Africa
Colac high school graduates will immerse themselves in Maasai culture and detox from technology and western materialism through an alternative schoolies trip to Africa.
Trader pushes for longer park times
A Murray Street trader is calling for longer central Colac parking to encourage shoppers back into the city’s central business district.
Hoon hits district school
St Brendan’s Primary School principal Anne Ruddell says damage to the school’s boundary fence is the latest in car damage at the school.
Colac Hospital staff vital in treatment on mum and baby
A Colac mother is full of praise for Colac Hospital after staff saved the lives of her and her son.
Apollo Bay man’s deportation cancelled at last minute
“Would you believe that I signed the documentation on Monday to go to New Zealand… I think we’re all still a bit shell shocked about it all.”
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