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Alleged drug dealer in jail, co-offender convicted
A COLAC man charged with trafficking the drug “ice”, possessing proceeds of crime and illegal ammunition possession is in custody until Friday when he faces a bail hearing.
Lake Colac mass fish kill could happen this summer
A COLAC commercial fisherman says a dramatic drop in Lake Colac’s water level is an indication that the lake will dry out this summer and thousands of fish will die.
AKD Softwoods win top business award
AKD SOFTWOODS executives say four years of internal cultural change have led the company to win the major honour at the 2015 Colac Otway Business Awards.
Girl’s message in a bottle washes up in Tasmania
A COLAC girl’s message in a bottle has washed up on a Tasmanian beach three years after she threw it into the ocean from Victoria, a journey of 470 kilometres.
Colac grandparents cheer on TV talent show star
THE COLAC grandparents of the frontrunner in Channel Seven’s The X-Factor say their grandson is getting better every time he performs on the television singing contest.
Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction
RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac’s leading drugs counsellor.
Three generations take on 50km ride
A COLAC father has spoken of his joy at having three generations and five members of his family complete a 50-kilometre bike ride.
Family tree keeps on growing
COLAC residents Florence and David Balcombe have welcomed their 30th great-grandchild.