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Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Colac and district people should not be afraid to ask for help if they are facing adversity due to the coronavirus pandemic, Colac Salvation Army’s minister says.
Bags full of kindness for families in need
A Sydney woman with family ties in Colac is lending a hand to Colac and district families and elderly people who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Timboon Distillery filling a vital need
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery has found a way to keep busy after coronavirus restrictions forced its closure, by providing an in-demand product to Warrnambool Hospital.
Stolen vehicle found burning at Kawarren
A burnt-out vehicle, two suspected drug drivers and a suspended driver behind the wheel of an unregistered car kept Colac police busy over the weekend.
Give Where You Live community grants available
Colac Otway Shire organisations and charities can now apply for community grants thanks to the Give Where You Live Foundation.
Farm’s proposal up for debate
A second chance for poddys could be on the cards at Barongarook West, while a Colac business wants a big shed to keep its big farm rigs undercover.
Prizes are not just for tidiness
The Sustainable Communities Tidy Town Awards have opened nominations for initiatives that inspire and empower communities, reduce litter, protect the environment, or combat loneliness and isolation.
Local farmer leads national virus body
A Colac district dairy farmer will head a new national response group to help Australia’s dairy industry navigate the coronavirus pandemic.