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Kids excited to return to classroom
A Colac school principal says her school is ready to welcome back its students on day one of term four.
Test for roundabout ahead
Birregurra and district residents say the real test for a new roundabout will be when traffic increases over summer.
Colac foster carers can make a real difference
For almost a decade, the Joneses have opened their home to disadvantaged children to provide much-needed support and stability to their families.
Bat found
Colac’s Botanic Gardens playground sandpit has reopened with new sand after a child found a dead bat buried in the pit.
STAY THE COURSE: Case numbers fall as Colac eyes zero
The Colac district is on track to return to zero active COVID-19 cases as numbers fell to 12 on the weekend.
A Colac contractor is concerned that the expiration of VFF-State Government cattle underpass funding contract will cost him thousands of dollars.
Mayor takes aim at “secret” coastal group
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor has blasted a “secret” coast group that meets regularly with the council’s top brass, and he says the council will set up a new committee open to the public.
Teachers frustrated at ongoing pool closures
A Colac swim instructor says Victoria could be on the verge of an increase in drownings this summer as out-of-practice swimmers return to the water in coming months.