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Christmas appeal to support vulnerable women
A Colac community group has launched a charity campaign based on a simple idea – that all women deserve to feel loved during the festive season.
Puppets brighten up story time
Colourful puppets have been brightening the days of children taking part in Colac Library rhyme time and story time sessions.
Lessened restrictions ease families’ stress
As more COVID-19 restrictions ease from next week, funeral directors are welcoming the changes, with more mourners now allowed at funerals and memorial services.
Plan to close fire-spotting tower draws condemnation
Firefighters will gather today to fight against the Country Fire Authority’s plans to close one of the Colac district’s fire-spotting towers on the eve of fire season.
Smooth change benefits readers
Colac Otway library users can expect a smooth transition in July when a new corporation takes over the shire’s libraries.
Colour therapy cures boredom
COVID-19 lockdowns have unlocked undiscovered artistic talents for Colac’s Rodney Mark-ham.
Get involved in selecting winning art
Art lovers have until Sunday afternoon to cast their vote for one of the Colac region’s prestigious annual prizes.
Call to avoid complacency over hygiene
With no new Victorian COVID-19 cases in 20 days and more restrictions easing on Monday, Colac Otway people are enjoying a slight sense of normality.
But Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew is reminding the community that it is not a time to be complacent, with the risks of the pandemic still prevalent.