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Police union backs call for new station
VICTORIA’S police union says Colac’s ageing police station is among the worst in the state, backing calls for the State Government to fund a new building.
‘Wall of tears’ on shrine
An Anzac Day “wall of tears” at Colac’s Memorial Square features 403 woollen poppies.
Patrols and education reducing dog attacks
DOG ATTACK numbers have dropped in the Colac Otway Shire due to proactive patrols and raising community awareness, a council ranger says.
Unemployment rate improves for Colac
OLAC’S Lori-Grace Stephens was one of almost 100 people who contributed to a drop in the city’s unemployment rate after finding work late last year.
Vote to help pick Bluewater’s logo
COLAC residents have a chance to choose the new identity of Colac’s Bluewater Fitness Centre by voting on the centre’s new logo.
Big response to Colac poppy project
HUNDREDS of hours of knitting, sewing and crocheting have resulted in Colac craft enthusiasts contributing almost 1000 woollen poppies for an Anzac memorial display.
Parents praise children’s hospital for saving baby’s life
A COLAC baby’s tough start to life has given his parents a lasting appreciation of health professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Large scale fish plan for lake
COLAC OTWAY mayor Frank Buchanan has outlined a bold plan to grow fish in Lake Corangamite.