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Teacher dives into retirement
Veteran Colac Secondary College teacher Michael Barrand says he will begin his retirement from 40 years of teaching by painting his grandson’s bedroom.
Corangamite heading for narrow election
A Deakin University politics lecturer says he believes sitting MP Sarah Henderson will have a narrow victory after Saturday’s federal election.
New citizen is eager to vote
Colac’s Angela Mahoney says she is looking forward having a say on Australia’s future when she becomes an Australian citizen tomorrow.
Councillors vote against rates relief
Colac Otway Shire Councillors have voted down a plan to cut farm rates for the region’s struggling farmers.
Candidates differ over marriage law
Corangamite’s Family First candidate Alan Barron says he believes marriage is about “procreation” and not “love” and that he won’t support marriage equality if elected.
District’s fish deaths prompt investigation
The Environment Protection Authority has investigated a fish kill in two spots of the Barwon River upstream from Winchelsea.
Council to consider Colac reserve tender
Colac builder Spence Construction looks set to be in charge of the city’s Central Reserve sporting complex redevelopment, due for completion in April next year.
Community support for Birregurra family
Sienna Leeson’s family say watching the seven-year-old go through treatment has been “heartbreaking”.