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Brigades on alert on warm, dry day
Colac and district firefighters are bracing for high fire danger today, as crews monitor the site of a fire that burnt grassland west of Colac.
Hunt for duo needed all police resources
Colac police Sergeant Timothy Kerrison says the arrests of two fugitive teenagers in Colac took all available resources to achieve a positive outcome.
Hundreds flock to celebrations
Colac Otway Shire has recognised well-known Colac businessman John Blane as this year’s Citizen of the Year during an Australia Day ceremony yesterday.
Minister outlines replacement plan
The State Government will build up to six houses in Colac for residents of Colanda to move into when the centre closes by mid-2019.
Teenage fugitives arrested in Colac
Police arrested two escapees from the Malmsbury youth correctional facility in Colac today.
New citizens are thrilled to call Colac their home
Colac’s Leoncio Item will strengthen his commitment to life in Australia when he and daughter Hannah become Australian citizens tomorrow.
Support after attack impresses witness
A Barongarook man has described the “surreal” moment he saw a car driving down Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, hitting pedestrians.
Central Reserve theft sets back upgrades
Thieves have caused up to $20,000 worth of damage and could have pushed Colac’s Central Reserve redevelopment back by two months after stealing $200 worth of copper wire.