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Highway bypass left out of plans for Colac
A TRUCK route or highway bypass will be absent from plans for Colac’s future, despite community concerns about trucks travelling through the city’s centre.
Tree falls across track on edge of Lake Colac
A FALLEN tree has forced the closure of a popular path along the edge of Lake Colac.
Chilly start for July ice-bucket challenge
APOLLO BAY’S Grant King has started his 31-day ice-bucket challenge with a splash.
Man dies in crash near Cressy
A man has died and two others are in hospital after a two-vehicle smash east of Cressy.
New life in clubs for agent
ALLEGED travel fraudster Jordan Dittloff has launched a new nightclub career while Colac and district people come to terms with losing thousands of dollars and their holiday dreams.
Loss of youth cash disappoints chief
COLAC Area Health chief executive officer Geoff Iles says he’s disappointed with the lack of government support for youth worker funding which ended yesterday.
Growth plan to attract business and residents
THE FIRST phase of a new growth plan for Colac to cater for 20,000 residents by 2050 will initially focus on employment and attracting business to the city.
Scheme helps transform life
COLAC’S Cheryl Cutting says the National Disability Insurance Scheme has helped transform her life.