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Colac band calls time after almost four decades
After almost four decades as the reigning sound of Colac’s weddings, balls, swings and school dances, the Frank Lawrence Old Time Dance Band will close on a dulcet note.
Police appeal to hand in guns
Colac and district residents can hand in unregistered firearms and weapons no-questions-asked, with Colac police offering an amnesty to increase community safety.
New volunteers invigorate brigade
Colac Fire Brigade’s pre-summer recruiting drive has seen the station land a host of new volunteers to respond to the city’s emergencies.
Youth mental health under the spotlight
Improving mental health in Colac must start at a school level, a Colac school wellbeing officer says.
All roads lead to Go Traffic
Business is booming for one of Victoria’s largest traffic management companies, Go Traffic, thanks to a reputation for service excellence and safety – now they’re sharing the love with a bounty of employment opportunities.
Mother’s hope for new law
A Winchelsea mother is holding tentative hope that a road safety legislation amendment introduced into parliament this week will bring justice for her son.
AFL superstar awarded netball courts contract
A Colac construction company has narrowly missed out on the contract for Colac’s Central Reserve upgrades, pipped by a firm directed by St Kilda legend Fraser Gehrig.
Colac man supports veterans
Rockstar Stuart Wood says his memories of the Vietnam War and the effect it had on his mates inspired him to support Aussie war veterans.