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Speeder mayhem along ocean road
The Great Ocean Road at Skenes Creek is “the worst speeding blackspot” in rural Victoria and residents say governments must fund safety improvements.
Routine eye testing averts man’s stroke
A Colac man has avoided a stroke thanks to a routine eye check-up.
Roadside tree risk concerns
A Forrest woman wants road authorities to remove trees that could kill road users.
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.