News

  • Hope for carp-free Lake Colac

    The key to winning the war with carp lies with action during drought years, interagency co-operation and a trial virus, a regional fishing manager says.

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  • Final day to have housing say

    A proposed social housing at Colac’s Pound Road should be spread out across the community, or reduced with room for a local hub, a welfare leader says.

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  • Campfire and heat fuels April blazes

    An unattended campfire caused a bushfire near Pennyroyal on the weekend, while a mulch fire also took hold at Birregurra in unseasonably warm autumn weather.

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  • Closing chapter in fashion journey

    Colac’s Pat Goonan is forever thankful that following the path of retail led her to her second family at Ray Croft.

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  • Indigenous plant plan for Cororooke’s open space

    A new planting project at Cororooke’s celebrated open space would help complete a history trail’s 100,000-year story.

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  • More hay relief for local farmers

    A rural financial counsellor said there were charged emotions when a convoy of trucks delivered hay relief for drought-stricken farmers across Colac Otway shire.

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  • Free driving refresher for senior motorists

    Older Colac drivers can take part in a free community course to refresh their driving skills and knowledge.

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  • Local MP questions Dyson’s donations

    A candidate for Colac and district’s federal seat has received more than $750,000 from Sydney-based families and traders, the region’s state MP says.

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