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PARCHED: Lake Colac days from drying up
LAKE COLAC is days away from completely drying up for the second time since European settlement in Colac 179 years ago.
SLIME POWER: Snail treatments in Otway salons
The anti-ageing properties of the Otways black snail will spark a multi-million-dollar beauty industry in the Otways.
BELLE OF THE BALL: Dream comes true at debutante ball
COLAC’S Courtney Stoddart says being able to attend a debutante ball makes her feel “sparkly”.
NOTORIOUS: Sailing ship turns heads at Apollo Bay
A RECONSTRUCTED 15th century ship which visited Apollo Bay for Easter has extended its stay until Sunday.
TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
‘BLAND PLAN’: Lake foreshore plan divides councillors
A PLAN to improve Lake Colac’s foreshore has received a mixed reaction from Colac Otway Shire councillors, but they have agreed to ask residents for their views.
DIAMOND DUO: Colac husband and wife mark 60th anniversary
A COLAC husband and wife have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
TALL ORDER: Dry summer ‘fantastic’ for ostrich farm
A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says the dry summer has been “fantastic” for ostrich breeding, but keeping up with meat demand is challenging.