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Tapestry of adventures, memories
Frances Albertella’s home has been filled with chapters of her life, with fascinating paintings, decorations and furniture lending itself to a memory or adventure.
Turntable on track for revival
Colac train lovers have celebrated the 148-year anniversary of the Colac train station opening.
Brave boys intervene in attack
A Beeac woman has expressed her gratitude for three boys who stepped in to rescue her dogs when they were being attacked along the Lake Colac foreshore.
SCRAP THE TAX: Colac Otway joins forum to keep fighting new levy
Colac Otway Shire Council has united with municipalities from across the state to discuss how to approach the new Emergency Services Volunteer Fund “tax grab”.
Perpetrator’s final chance
A Colac district man who strangled his partner while under the influence of ice has avoid a jail sentence but if he commits family violence again, he is likely to be locked up.
Record year for Colac fireys
Colac’s fire brigade has completed its busiest year on record with more than 300 callouts, with one young firefighter responding to about 90 per cent of incidents.
Unspent funds support pool pump upgrade
Apollo Bay’s P-12 College will reinvest unspent council funds to upgrade critical infrastructure at the town’s pool, ensuring the facility can continue to provide year-round access.
Community encouraged to check out plan
Colac Otway Shire Council has released its Draft 2025-2029 Council Plan with a focus on people, prosperity and place, and now it’s time for community feedback.