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CHARITY CHALLENGE: Friends inspire mum’s shave for cancer
A COLAC mum will shave her head this weekend to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation and show her support for people with cancer.
MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC: Colac joins breast cancer event
COLAC residents will walk laps of the Elliminyt Recreation Reserve this Sunday to celebrate women affected by breast cancer.
TRANSPORT WIN: More train services for Colac
THE STATE GOVERNMENT has committed to increase train services on the Warrnambool line servicing Colac by adding an extra train service on weekdays and Sundays.
JOBS UNCERTAIN: Colanda closure in state budget
THE STATE BUDGET has committed funding for the closure of Colac’s Colanda Residential Services centre, but it is still unclear when the centre will close.
INDUSTRY EXPANDS: Councillors approve lamb expansion plan
AUSTRALIAN Lamb Company has gained council approval for the next stage of its expansion, paving the way for 125 new jobs and an increase in production of up to 20 per cent.
GO TO JAIL: Mother in prison over theft spree
A COLAC woman will spend about two months in jail after pleading guilty to eight theft and attempted theft charges while on a community corrections order.
PERILOUS: Traffic concerns halt Anzac Day marchers
COLAC CITY BAND members had to abandon the last leg of Colac’s Anzac Day march due to safety concerns.
PATROL HEROES: Lifesavers rescue 29 swimmers
COLAC and district lifesavers rescued more people from three beaches in the region this summer despite lower visitor numbers compared with the previous year.