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Husband facing jail for assault on wife
A Colac man will appeal a four-month jail sentence after he threw a beer bottle at his wife, inflicting a seven-centimetre cut to her chin.
Fourth train service to begin in new year
Colac public transport advocate Brian Crook says he is comfortable waiting until next year for a fourth daily V-Line train service to begin servicing Colac.
Diabetes can’t stop brave district girl, 5
Camperdown’s Ava Bonner, 5, is a brave diabetic who won’t let her condition slow her down.
‘Frightening’ potholes along new highway
A Colac motorist says concerns about potholes have caused a frightening hazard on the Princes Highway near Winchelsea, months after the newly upgraded road re-opened.
Barbecue celebrates country’s anniversary
Colac’s South Sudanese residents are forging strong ties in the city, as they celebrate alongside police at a fifth anniversary barbecue tomorrow.
District turbines get the go-ahead
The construction of up to 44 wind turbines near Colac will become a reality next year after a State Government commitment to the renewable energy source.
Petrol outlet to cut prices
Colac motorists could be enjoying cheaper petrol prices, with a Melbourne-based company planning to build a new independent petrol station on the Princes Highway west.
Truck collection remains popular
Colac’s Merv Brunt says his vintage truck museum is “going well” and attracting people from across the state.