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  • Hundreds flock to celebrations

    Colac Otway Shire has recognised well-known Colac businessman John Blane as this year’s Citizen of the Year during an Australia Day ceremony yesterday.

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  • Minister outlines replacement plan

    The State Government will build up to six houses in Colac for residents of Colanda to move into when the centre closes by mid-2019.

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  • Teenage fugitives arrested in Colac

    Police arrested two escapees from the Malmsbury youth correctional facility in Colac today.

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  • New citizens are thrilled to call Colac their home

    Colac’s Leoncio Item will strengthen his commitment to life in Australia when he and daughter Hannah become Australian citizens tomorrow.

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  • Support after attack impresses witness

    A Barongarook man has described the “surreal” moment he saw a car driving down Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, hitting pedestrians.

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  • Central Reserve theft sets back upgrades

    Thieves have caused up to $20,000 worth of damage and could have pushed Colac’s Central Reserve redevelopment back by two months after stealing $200 worth of copper wire.

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  • Motorbike burglary devastates owner

    A Colac man says he is devastated thieves broke into his Colac home and stole his motorbike and riding gear.

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  • Year 12 graduate earns top score

    Colac district student Georgina Calvert has scored a perfect Year 12 score in the International Baccalaureate, making her the dux of Geelong Grammar.

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