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Housing tops district budget wants
Programs to fix Colac’s housing shortage are at the top of Colac Otway Shire Council’s wishlist for this year’s Federal Budget, which will be revealed tomorrow.
Newspapers still essential, survey says
The future of local newspapers will be a key issue for voters at the next Federal Election, new research shows.
Wazza walking for Beyond Blue
A man will walk through Colac on his 40,000-kilometre fundraising journey around Australia for mental health.
Student art represents values
Colac Area Health has enlisted the artistic flair of a local high school student to design images that represent the health service’s values.
Otways’ campaign cameo
The Great Otway National Park features in a new tourism campaign urging Australians to explore the country on domestic holidays, starring two of Australia’s favourite personalities discovering its forest.
Evolution of artistic passions
A young artist is blending her love of writing and drawing by creating picture books.
Thousand-kilometre bike ride for charity
A Colac charity manager will cycle 1000 kilometres this month to raise money and awareness for homelessness.
Call for construction cash
Regional areas should receive their fair share of State Government building investment to fix a housing crisis, a Western Victoria MP says.