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Fire continues to smoulder after seven days
A fire continues to smoulder at Tandarook west of Colac, a week after it started from lightning.
Colac creator shows Otways
“It’s important to me to showcase the place I grew up in, it’s such a beautiful place and the Otways are amazing.”
Lack of housing for Colac youths
A youth and family expert says youth homelessness in Colac and district is a growing problem, with more than 30 young people currently at risk.
One new virus case for shire
Colac Otway recorded one new COVID-19 case in yesterday’s figures, with 30 active cases across the shire.
Students are back in classrooms
Colac and district students packed their bags and headed to school this week to start the academic year with fresh excitement and outdoor fun.
Colac district road incidents
Two road rescues within a day have kept Colac State Emergency Services volunteers busy, but thankfully there were no major injuries in the incidents.
Farmers score rapid test kits
Colac and district farmers flocked to Colac Central Reserve to collect rapid antigen tests as part of a “rat race” to reduce industry disruptions.
