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Garbage dumped near Otways campgrounds
DUMPED rubbish at Colac district campgrounds has frustrated State Government parks officials over the school holidays.
Council backs towers for broadband rollout
COLAC OTWAY Shire mayor Frank Buchanan says seven new and extended telecommunications towers will provide faster and more reliable internet service for the region.
How much has the population fallen in your region?
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council officials say they’re confident the region’s growth is on track despite a steady population decline over the past four years.
Doctors trial treatments for girl’s rare kidney disease
A KIDNEY disease and resistance to medication have forced a 10-year-old Gellibrand girl to spend time at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital while doctors trial new treatments.
Friend fights to help sick mum
A COLAC woman is campaigning to help a former school chum complete her bucket list after receiving a cancer diagnosis giving her months to live.
Colac man sheds a third of his body weight
ELLIMINYT’S Nathan Gray can “enjoy a normal 21-year-old’s activities” after shedding more than a third of his body weight.
Colac fuel prices feature in federal report, but no official finding
COLAC fuel price campaigner Phil Edge is pleased Colac petrol prices gained a mention in a Federal Government competition law review.
Search on for names of Colac polio nurses
A QUEST to record a complete family history has Elliminyt man Cliff Tann searching for long-forgotten names in 75-year-old photos.