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Offenders keep Colac police busy
Night-time Colac road patrols have nabbed a P-plater allegedly driving with false number plates, while an unlicensed driver could have his partner’s car crushed following a police intercept.
Man jailed after Bay incidents
A former Apollo Bay footballer who choked a woman and broke into a house and threatened to kill the occupant and himself has been sentenced to four years’ prison.
Otways get a record soaking
Colac has had its wettest January in a decade, while parts of the Otways had their wettest Januaries in at least 20 years following a month of downpours.
Beach becomes a big canvas
A freehand artist dubbed “the Banksy of Barwon Heads” has etched a stunning scene into a dry riverbed at Lorne.
Club starts its engines
Colac Collectible Car Club president Ken Slingsby is gearing up for a return to club drives after a year in the garage due to the COVID pandemic.
Cressy conjures trials success
A healthy intrastate turnout, strong competition and improved weather have pleased organisers of Cressy’s annual round-up contest.
Avid card player celebrates 100th
Don’t swear, work hard, play lots of sport, do what you think is right and listen to others is centenarian Margaret Toulmin’s advice to others.
Agents plea for travel industry support
Colac’s travel agents have called for an extension of support payments for their industry with the impacts of COVID-19 set to last well into 2021.