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Station’s demolition begins
Colac’s former police station is set for demolition, but the State Government has no plans for the site’s future.
Apollo Bay man’s deportation cancelled at last minute
“Would you believe that I signed the documentation on Monday to go to New Zealand… I think we’re all still a bit shell shocked about it all.”
Mixed response to vaccinations
Colac Otway Shire’s immunisation rates for one and two-year-olds are above the national average, but immunisation rates among five-year-old children fall below the national average.
Visa mix-up keeping newborn and mum overseas
Alleged misinformation from the Australian Home Affairs Department has stranded a Beech Forest woman and her newborn child overseas.
Colac sawmill continues national expansion
Colac-based AKD Softwoods has finalised the purchase of Carter Holt Harvey’s New South Wales sawmilling business.
Co-workers ready to help
Colac Area Health is showing leadership supporting employees and volunteers affected by family violence, with a program educating staff to help at-risk co-workers.
Moustache challenge for Colac paint trader
Colac’s Dale Goodacre is calling on Colac district residents to join his Movember team to raise money and awareness for men’s health.
Region’s fire danger like Ash Wednesday
Colac’s Country Fire Authority headquarters is urging residents to prepare early for summer with predicted conditions comparable to those of the Ash Wednesday bushfires.