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New space will honour Aboriginal burial site
Colac’s Lions Park is making way for a Traditional-Owner designed memorial area, with the final stages of Colac’s Barongarook Creek Bridge makeover beginning today.
Drivers concerned over timing of signs
Electronic speed limit signs at a notorious Nalangil intersection have definitely improved safety but are still kind of dodgy, residents say.
Demand for welfare puts strain on Salvos
Colac Salvation Army’s minister is encouraging Colac and district people to donate food and hygiene products to its welfare pantry, after an increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Even competition despite reduced season
Colac District Football Netball League chairman Peter Hickey says clubs are likely to play each other once in the new reduced 2020 season.
Train pain for wheelchair users
South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says the accessibility of V-Line trains for wheelchair users is “not good enough”.
Blockbuster films delay opening
Colac Cinemas says it will carry on as normal despite a drop in ticket sales and filmmakers delaying the release of blockbuster movies because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Events cancelled as community braces for COVID-19
Colac is yet to have a confirmed case of coronavirus but is still feeling the impacts of the pandemic in the community.
$500,000 expansion for trails
Forrest will cement its spot as the state’s must-see mountain bike destination, with the announcement of new trails.