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New Apostles group to benefit CFA brigades
Members of CFA District Six’s newly formed Apostles group are continuing their pre-summer training, with their first exercise set for next month.

Residents to take on piece of city’s railway history
The community will be able to soon showcase Colac’s historic rail turntable.

Newest nurses need places
A Colac district nursing student is calling on the community to sign a petition pushing for the State Government to make more graduating roles available, after students across the state missed out.

Tree removal probe
Officials are responding to reports of unpermitted tree removal at a Barongarook property.

Colac’s ice cream features in China
Colac-based Bulla Dairy Foods has made its mark on an international audience, officially launching as one of 13 brands featuring on the front page of a Chinese grocery home delivery app.

Target is underwhelming
A new climate target aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 2035 has disappointed Colac Otway environmentalists who say it is “not enough”.

Trinity welcomes new deputy principal
Trinity College Colac’s new deputy principal is looking forward to helping shape positive change.

Council looking to leave south-west partnership
An extra $20,000 in the bank and a narrowed alliance focus are the reasons Colac Otway Shire Council officers are recommending the council leave a south-west focused advocacy group.

MILLIONS: Report reveals cost of priority paths
Almost 15 kilometres of new footpaths in Colac and Apollo Bay would cost more than $7 million, a Colac Otway Shire Council review says.

Excitement building for revamped venue
The new-look Union Hotel will be the talking point of the town when it opens its doors next month.

Celebrations for shire’s newest citizens
Seventeen Colac and district residents originate from all across the world, but they’re now Australians citizens.

Moon Festival brings a taste of Taiwan to city
Jo Crosbie’s “crazy dream” of hosting an ancient festival close to her heart is set to finally come to life.

Rescue funds spent
Officials have confirmed that $550,000 for toilets and an ocean rescue shed at Apollo Bay has been spent elsewhere.

Coming to grips with disease
For Karen Glennen, the day that everything changed was March 16, 2016.

Accused burglar faces court
A man accused of committing a $12,500 burglary at a Simpson store will remain in police custody.

Countdown is on for first fest
It’s just 12 more sleeps until Colac’s first Kids Festival.

