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Protecting lives for 60 years
A 77-year-old Colac firefighter’s family still worries every time his pager goes off despite his 60 years of firefighting experience.
Reckless driver dad appeals jail sentence
A Colac district man whose driving “caused mayhem” endangering lives on the Princes Highway will appeal a seven-month jail sentence.
Colac Show returning after flooding setback
Colac Show organisers say Colac’s annual show will be back bigger and better than ever this year, after flooding forced the show’s cancellation last year.
Relocation payment helps Colanda staff
Colac’s Colanda employees are claiming victory after securing a “decent” financial agreement for when the centre closes.
Ex-partner terrorises with violent threats
A Colac man has served almost two months in jail after he terrorised his former partner while there was an intervention order against him.
Tyres screwed after road spill
Colac tyre dealers were busy after a major screw-up at a Colac intersection that left Colac district residents feeling deflated.
Rock wall to repair damage
Construction of a rock wall along the banks of Colac’s Barongarook Creek, damaged by floods 11 months ago, is set to start later this year.
High costs could hit new police station
Colac’s police officers could keep working from an under-resourced police station with contractors quoting millions of dollars above the budget to build a new station.