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Women welcome to come and try
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the CFA is hosting a Women’s Come and Try Day at the Colac Fire Brigade to encourage more women to get involved in firefighting and other roles.
Forest Street upgrade
A portion of Colac’s Forest Street should be reconstructed by the end of June, after Colac Otway Shire Council awarded the $425,000 contract.
Otways and coastline host 450km race event
Six days, 13 stages and 450 kilometres of non-stop racing across some of the most beautiful terrains in the region, all culminating in a historic win.
Lake Colac misses out on more major events
Lake Colac has come “this close” to hosting another contingent of elite athletes.
Car-park accident driver fined for failing to stop
A Colac district man who failed to provide details after hitting a car in Colac’s Bunnings car park has been fined $300.
Sale contract failed to meet expectation
Colac Otway Shire councillors say they will use a “poorly worded contract” for social housing at Colac’s Bruce Street as a learning experience for how to better handle contracts in the future.
Persistance is key for new career
ALC’s Cassidy Pliers thrives as part of a local company that has a worldwide impact.
Mother reaches up to 200kmh on highway
A Melbourne-based mother on P-plates was believed to have reached 200kmh on the Princes Highway near Warncoort before police caught her travelling at a confirmed 148kmh.