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Courthouse incident renews upgrade push
A district lawyer has called for an immediate security upgrade at Colac Magistrate’s Court after an alleged incident involving a weapon at the courthouse this week.
Car thefts happening in Colac every night
Car thefts have become a nightly headache for Colac detectives, with reports of thefts every night last week.
Cricketers save man after Otways crash
A team of Colac district cricketers saved a motorcyclist’s life when they jumped to action to revive him after he crashed in the Otways.
Holiday switching to Melbourne Cup
Colac Otway Shire workers and families can plan for a public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day this year for the first time since 2008.
Council fighting to save Geelong coach service
Colac Otway Shire Council’s mayor is calling on the community to join a campaign to save a vital bus service between Geelong and Colac.
Woman pleads guilty to theft, drug charges
A Colac woman will spend 246 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to nine charges including robbery and drug possession.
Family focus at festival market
This weekend’s Gellibrand River Blues and Blueberry Festival will offer an added attraction for families with the creation of an arts tent for children
Call to expand medical subsidy
A Colac mother hopes a life-saving drug becomes subsidised so her son can have the $300,000 a year treatment when he’s older.