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Head shave supports relative
Apollo Bay’s Grace Johnston channelled her sense of helplessness into a positive and supportive gesture to comfort a terminally ill family member with the help of her community.
Private sector jobs are dominating Colac’s economy
Colac is Australia’s most “self-sufficient” community, with more people working in private enterprise than any other city.
Tiger earns first VFL contract
The rise of Colac footballer Luke Hillman has continued, with the young forward earning a contract with Geelong’s VFL team.
Speeder hits 139kmh on highway
A Werribee man will lose his driver’s licence after Colac Highway Patrol officers intercepted the man driving at almost 40 kilometres over the limit.
MP wants a 110kmh limit
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan will support an increased speed limit on Princes Highway west if the road meets necessary safety standards.
Call to halt kangaroo meat trial
Victoria’s emerging kangaroo meat pet food industry could become permanent if the Liberal-National Coalition wins November’s state election.
Demand for rentals ramps up
Demand for rental properties in Colac is exceeding the number of properties on the market, Colac real estate agents say.
Resident wants urgent action to stop crashes
An Otways resident who lives on a notorious hair-pin bend on Colac-Lavers Hill Road says there is a crash there at least once a week and authorities must make safety improvements.