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Colac district teens safe after avalanche
FORMER Colac students Camille Thomas and Grace Graham are desperately trying to get home after surviving an earthquake which killed more than 4000 people in Nepal.
Call for new station in budget
OPPOSITION police spokesman Edward O’Donohue says Colac’s police station is “not fit for modern policing”, calling for the State Government to fund a new station in next week’s budget.
Colac Hospital chief waits for indication
COLAC Area Health’s executive officer says proposed changes to Federal Government funding could have a “significant impact” on Colac’s hospital.
4000 attend Anzac ceremony
ABOUT 4000 people attended Colac’s dawn service at the weekend to mark the Anzac centenary.
Youth group has full calendar
COLAC youth leaders will participate in Saturday’s Anzac Day commemorations, starting a year of activities for Colac Otway Shire Youth Council.
Lawyer campaigns for police upgrade
A LAWYER and former federal policeman is rallying support for a community committee to campaign for a new Colac police station.
Council to employ extra staff under budget plan
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will employ eight new staff including an extra seasonal local laws officer next financial year if councillors approve its draft budget.
Council plans lowest rate rise in 10 years
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is proposing the lowest increase in rates and charges in a decade while also budgeting for its second highest spend on capital works next financial year.