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$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.
Four hospitalised after shop fire
Paramedics took four people to hospital following a fire in Murray Street Colac yesterday morning.
Call to fix century-old obelisk
An iconic war memorial at Alvie’s Red Rock will soon turn 100, with the community working to restore names nearly erased by time and weather.
Vital support for women facing crisis
A charity aiming to make a difference for girls and women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and period poverty has started its March drive.
Mayor hails success of Colac AFL match
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram is hailing Colac’s AFL pre-season fixture as a success, as 7598 fans piled through the gates.
Equality in the spotlight
A cancer survivor, a firefighter, a councillor and a police constable.
Panic-purchased paper rolls out of shop doors
Colac shoppers have wiped out toilet paper supplies at various supermarkets, with people stockpiling the product amid fears of a coronavirus pandemic.
High bookings for weekend
Two Colac accommodation owners say they are pleased with the number of bookings for this long weekend, but vacancies remain despite a public holiday and AFL pre-season match.