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Chains rattle former councillor
A former Colac Otway Shire mayor has challenged the current shire mayor’s move to overturn a decision of the council and bring back the mayoral chains without a council vote.
Reckless bus drivers making roads risky
A Colac district delivery driver says more police targeting tourist buses could be a way to improve safety for tourists and motorists sharing the district’s roads.
Six injured in rollover
A district resident who came across a mini-bus crash at Cooriemungle on Saturday says there were “some nasty injuries” but it “could have been a hell of a lot worse”.
Expansion plan
Colac’s Associated Kiln Driers hopes to become Australia’s second-largest timber processor if a plan to buy two more sawmills goes ahead.
Wettest November on record
Colac has experienced its wettest November this month, since records began in 1898, with more than 160 millimetres falling last month.
Lights for pedestrian crossing
A Colac district woman’s campaign for safety improvements at a Colac pedestrian crossing has finally paid off, with VicRoads set to install flashing amber lights.
Comedians fit television slot
Former Colac resident Luke Goodall says he’s excited to bring his “high concept, low brow” comedy to a television audience.
Lake’s water level attracting boats
Colac’s Neil Powrie and his son Clint and their family have been making the most of Lake Colac’s high water level and warm weather.