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Shannon shares story on World No Tobacco Day
If there’s one piece of advice Shannon Carey has about vaping, it’s simple: “please don’t”.
Students love new play space
Deans Marsh Primary principal Russell Taylor-Shaw says the new outdoor play space at the school has been a “big hit” with students.
Last chance to have your say on budget
What would you like to see included in this year’s Colac Otway Shire Council budget? A dog park? A BMX facility? Lower charges for community facility use?
Truck rear-ends vehicles on Princes Highway West
Colac Police are asking people to take care and pay attention while driving, after a truck rear-ended two cars just past the notorious Blue Church intersection.
Quick response to Colac gas leak
An accidental gas leak in Colac’s Imperial Drive on Wednesday was brought under control within five minutes.
No conviction for meth mum
A mother in her mid-30s has avoided a criminal conviction in court for a police raid on her house that found more than 20 grams of meth.
Speeding drug mum avoids jail
A 36-year-old mother has avoided jail and been given one more chance to curb her drug habit after being caught speeding along the Princes Highway on drugs with trafficking supplies in her car.
Driver without interlock avoids conviction, fined
A man who drove a truck through Colac without his required alcohol interlock device fitted in the vehicle has avoided jail and received a $900 fine.