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Accountant stands for council
Colac’s Glynis Myers has always looked for ways to give back to the community and she believes standing for Colac Otway Shire Council could be her next opportunity.
Ten-year lamb deal brings 60 new jobs
A new 10-year deal between Colac’s Australian Lamb Company and Coles supermarkets will boost employment at the meat processing plant to about 600 workers.
Young musicians eager to perform
Colac and district music students are excited ahead of this weekend’s annual Colac eisteddfod.
New candidate in council race
Birregurra’s Daryl Collins has only been in the district for two years but he believes his fresh approach and business background could provide a welcome boost to local government.
Son allegedly steals $150,000 from mum
A Colac man remains in custody after facing court on 12 charges including the alleged theft of up to $150,000 from his mother.
Cooking fire spreads in home
A Colac rental house will likely be up for demolition after a kitchen fire gutted the building.
Dental health cases keep hospitals busy
Colac has Victoria’s highest rate of hospital admissions for dental disease, with a hospitalisation rate twice the state average.
Farmers abandon processor
Colac district dairy farmer Glen Armistead has stopped supplying Murray Goulburn after the “poor management” of the co-operative’s mid-season price cut.