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Family overjoyed with generosity
Colac’s Maddern family can’t put into words how thankful they are for the support and kindness of Colac and district people, and complete strangers, following their son’s lifechanging diagnosis.
History inspires avid painter
An Alvie oil painter has a rich history with Australian artists and a love for Italy despite enjoying a reclusive life.
Mixed price results in expanded yarding
Cattle numbers surged but prices fluctuated at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Fire recruits ready for action
Seventeen new forest firefighting recruits have been going through their paces as they prepare to protect the Otway district this fire season.
No cause for alarm over virus in wastewater
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says people should be aware but not alarmed after the detection of viral coronavirus fragments in Colac’s wastewater.
Don’t speed to avoid fines
A massive expansion of Victoria’s speed camera program has prompted a Colac road safety advocate to urge motorists to obey speed limits.
Pathology tender delayed
Colac Area Health’s chief expects to make an announcement on the hospital’s pathology tender process next February, after almost 18 months without an onsite pathology service.
Tiger sighting hard to forget
A new development in the hunt for Tasmanian tiger in the Otways has prompted a Colac woman to share her story about an encounter 45 years ago years ago.