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Snail mail almost spoils party
Colac Primary School’s Grade Six graduation guests could easily have missed the opportunity to attend the special event after “snail mail” took 10 days to reach Colac addresses.
Top-scoring students impress with efforts
Colac’s Nena Washington is celebrating her impressive VCE score of 98.30, after authorities released Year 12 results.
Lorne police officers rescue girl from surf
Two police officers who were fortunately “at the right place at the right time” have helped save a teenager from drowning off an unpatrolled beach near Lorne.
Crime rates soaring across Colac region
A rise in crime throughout Colac and district has prompted the region’s top police officer to warn the public to be vigilant and proactive.
Elliminyt lights are hitting new heights
Two Elliminyt homes have shared the award for Colac’s best Christmas lights displays.
Truck museum moving ahead
A steering committee member for the late Merv Brunt’s truck museum says the future of the vintage museum is looking positive.
Ex-Colac paramedic now a state minister
Queensland’s new Fire and Emergency Services Minister says his time working as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter within Colac and district has given him a head start in his new role.
Lucky truckie escapes injuries during crash
Simpson Country Fire Authority captain Paul Parsell said the driver of a truck involved in a crash at Scotts Creek was “a very lucky man with a just few cuts”.