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MP demands answers on Bluewater delays
Colac’s unfinished Bluewater centre redevelopment has already cost ratepayers $3 million more than they expected, and community leaders are demanding answers.
$1M election pledge for city streetscape
Colac’s central shopping streetscape could receive a multi-million-dollar upgrade, with Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson committing almost $1 million towards a CBD beautification project if she is re-elected.
Traffic light petition ready for parliament
Colac’s Ruth Spokes has been overwhelmed by community support, with more than 2500 people signing her petition calling for traffic lights at a busy highway intersection.
Rally to support Colac’s retailers
A mob of people will converge on a Colac retail shop next week to encourage people to spend money in the region.
Farmers demand government help
Angry farmers have demanded government support amid devastating milk-price cuts, and they want milk companies to abandon controversial “claw back” clauses in milk contracts.
Real estate demand reaches 15-year high
Colac real estate agents say buyer demand for residential properties in Colac has reached a level they haven’t seen since the early 2000s.
Positive focus on dairying life
A South Purrumbete dairy farmer has set up a Facebook page to give dairy farmers a positive outlet while tackling the milk price-cut crisis.
Baby’s health battle inspires marathoner
Former Colac man Kaden Newton’s 8-month-old nephew is inspiring him to complete in Sunday’s Great Ocean Road ultra marathon.