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TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
‘BLAND PLAN’: Lake foreshore plan divides councillors
A PLAN to improve Lake Colac’s foreshore has received a mixed reaction from Colac Otway Shire councillors, but they have agreed to ask residents for their views.
DIAMOND DUO: Colac husband and wife mark 60th anniversary
A COLAC husband and wife have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
TALL ORDER: Dry summer ‘fantastic’ for ostrich farm
A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says the dry summer has been “fantastic” for ostrich breeding, but keeping up with meat demand is challenging.
ON DISPLAY: Council to consider lake foreshore plan
A foreshore play space, improved access for anglers and a new “sculptural art trail” are among the ideas in a draft Lake Colac Foreshore Master Plan.
BIG ADVENTURE: Camperdown woman lands NT cattle work
CAMPERDOWN’s Emily Justin is about to embark on a new adventure more than 3000 kilometres away.
CRIME RATES RISE: Victims face harassment and stalking
STALKING, harassment and threatening behaviour offences in Colac district have increased by more than 82 per cent and justice procedure offences have more than doubled.
IMPRESSIVE TEEN: Dancer, 16, steps closer to her dream
COLAC teen Courtney Barrow has won a role in a professional dance show with a leading company.