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Road lane shut until mid-year
Road repairs to restore Skenes Creek Road to two-way traffic should be complete by mid-year.
Former church sells at auction
A Colac church and hall will likely make way for housing after developers snapped up the site for more than $400,000 at auction.
Colac district reaps rewards of stiumlus plan
The Colac district was one of Victoria’s most popular destinations under a travel voucher scheme, State Government data has revealed.
Veteran doctor calls time on varied career
“When I came to Colac, I wasn’t sure how long I’d stay. I thought I’d give myself a year, then five years and all of a sudden I’ve been here for 38.”
Traffic injury stats fall, but fail to tell full story
Hospitalisations from traffic incidents remain on the decline in the Colac district, latest statistics show. But a road safety advocate says the numbers don’t tell the full story of road trauma in the region, and that there’s more work to do to improve safety outcomes after a two-decade high for injuries just three years ago.
Wildlife centre bounces back from shutdown
Apollo Bay’s ecotourism centre Wildlife Wonders experienced a successful opening week, despite the setback of a state COVID-19 lockdown.
Colac campaigners face MPs
Two Colac and district aged care advocates will travel to Canberra’s Parliament House tomorrow to speak to MPs and senators about the aged care Royal Commission.
100km trek for cancer fundraiser
Inspired by his mum’s bravery after her cancer diagnosis, Colac’s Xavier Lamanna will walk 100 kilometres while raising much-needed money for the Cancer Council.