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Lightning sparks fires in remote Otway bush
FIREFIGHTING aircraft spent the weekend water bombing blazes in the Great Otway National Park near Lorne with government fire crews remaining on alert yesterday.
Lucky escape in highway crash
TWO PEOPLE had a lucky escape after their car hit a truck east of Colac, ripping off the front of their car and dislodging the motor.
District house fire hits family of eight
COLAC DISTRICT communities have united to help a family that lost all their belongings and Christmas presents in a house fire this week.
Library’s annexe will close in July
COLAC’S library annexe will close in July next year, despite two councillors fighting for a compromise to keep the service open during a two-hour debate
Council will continue to fight for school site
COLAC’S civic leaders have continued to defend the community’s right to regain a portion of the former Colac High School site, and they hope a land rezoning will seal the deal.
Minister at Colanda but still no certainty
THE FUTURE of Colac’s Colanda Centre remains uncertain after a visit from the State Government’s Disability and Ageing Minister to the centre yesterday.
Heroes catch offender during armed robbery
A COLAC man has received a bravery award for helping stop a knife-wielding robber who was threatening people eight years ago.
Teen honoured for saving drowning duo
A COLAC teen who helped save a father and son from drowning in rough seas has earned a bravery award.