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Fruit bat control plan possible for gardens
Thousands of bats roosting in Colac’s botanic gardens are damaging historic trees and authorities are considering developing an action plan if the protected animals don’t move on soon.
Road unsafe for bikes: driver
A Deans Marsh man has renewed pleas for a ban on bike riding on the Deans Marsh-Lorne road.
Thieves target band twice in one week
Thieves have targeted the Colac City Band for the second time in less than a week, adding to the volunteer group’s devastation.
Stolen tractor used to smash service station
A man is still on the loose after he and another man allegedly smashed a stolen $100,000 tractor into a Colac West petrol station.
Disability employees demand job security
Colac disability workers have rallied to call on the State Government to commit to more job security ahead of the closure of Colanda.
Band room burglary devastates players
Colac City Band will take up its usual post during this month’s Colac Kana festival, but president Andrew Currie says members’ spirits would likely be low.
Police arrest alleged car thief
Police have arrested and charged a male teenager in relation to vehicle thefts and thefts from motor vehicles across Colac and district.
Path will benefit children
Pedestrians, including school students, will have a safer walk between Elliminyt and Colac thanks to a council decision to fund an upgrade of Queen Street.