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Chainsaw thief faces sentence
A bumbling Colac district thief who tried to steal a chainsaw in a pram and paid for cheesymite scrolls with counterfeit money will find out how long he spends behind bars.
More restrictions ending
Colac and district residents can have visitors in their homes again and adult sport can resume from today as regional Victoria takes further steps out of COVID restrictions.
Kinder marks special birthday
Colac’s oldest kindergarten will celebrate its 70th birthday this week.
Get shopping for a good cause
Supporting community members in need and aiming to achieve food security in the Colac district are the driving factors behind a new initiative.
New rules frustrate league
The State Government has come under fire for imposing “unworkable” rules for the return of community sport, forcing local leagues to cancel senior fixtures this weekend.
Be safe with electricity to prevent a tragedy
As temperatures drop and many people work from home, the CFA is urging people to ensure their home electrical appliances are safe.
Police search area for woman
Police and volunteer rescuers have been searching for a Simpson woman who has gone missing in this week’s wild weather.
Storms keep SES crews busy
Colac’s SES crews have responded to multiple fallen trees and a damaged roof across the region, as Colac and district recorded high rainfall this week.