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Blue Church on the waiting list for two-billion-dollar fund
The Federal Government will announce within days how it will allocate $2 billion in road infrastructure investment set aside in its budget, with the Princes Highway West among potential recipients.
Measures in place to protect Bay walkers
There’s gravel down to help protect pedestrians at Apollo Bay, with bigger bollards on the way.
Small sports grants approved
Netballers, life savers, cricketers, fishers and scouts across the Otways will receive survival package grants.
Colac store rescues desperate mission for hospitalised friend
You can’t beat Colac’s good old-fashioned customer service – that’s according to a Simpson woman after her ordeal last week trying to find clothes for a long-time family friend hospitalised in Melbourne.
Online testing plan for learner drivers
The State Government will begin online testing for learner drivers and provide cheaper testing for Victorians who have been impacted by the suspension of testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thieves miss canteen cash
Thirsty thieves have broken into a Colac school canteen but discovered no cash, walking away with only juice boxes for their troubles.
CELEBRATING SENIORS: Croquet offering an active lifestyle
Croquet is proving to be a great social and physical activity for seniors and people of all ages in Colac.
Cattle prices flourish in spring
Colac district cattle farmers are reaping the rewards of a strong farming season following bumper prices at this month’s store cattle sale. Colac Regional Saleyards penned about 600 head at its October store sale on Friday, with cattle consistently commanding north of $4 a kilogram and some pens selling for well over $5 a kilo. […]