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Dry autumn across Colac Otway
Colac’s water storages are just half full after one of the driest autumns on record, with the district also missing the deluge experienced by eastern parts of the state this week.
EDITORIAL
Colac Otway Shire Council’s “discussion paper” on visitor services raises a long list of questions about the council’s efforts to promote Colac as a visitor destination.
Woman guilty of assault
A woman who assaulted a child in Colac’s Murray Street has received a stain on her criminal record.
Creating a tight-knit community
A regional community project aims to showcase the creative talents of Colac district knitters and crafters, while also raising awareness of elder abuse.
Public housing fire guilty plea
A woman who deliberately set fire to her public housing in Colac has avoided jail time.
Done deal for Colac volunteers?
Colac’s Brendon Stahl says a “disappointing” report on the future of Colac’s visitor services seems like a done deal for volunteers at the town’s visitor information centre.
For the love of limousins
Breeders like Tanybryn Park Limousins’ Helen Masters are enthusiastic about their cattle breed and its development over the years, with more Colac district farmers than ever herding Limousins.
Wannon to expand east in another redistribution
Wannon will become even larger under a proposed federal electoral division redistribution and include more voters from Surf Coast and Golden Plains shires.