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State forest workers help rescue lost man
TWO STATE forest workers had an unexpected hand in saving a missing man’s life after he became lost in the Otways near Lake Elizabeth.
Parched spring sparks concern
FIREFIGHTERS have fought almost 50 grass and scrub fires in Colac and district since September as the Otways had their driest spring on record.
Region ready for tourism onslaught
A COLAC district tourism expert expects accommodation to be “full throughout the region” and tourist attractions to benefit from a bumper summer ahead.
Colac teenager wins national beauty prize
A COLAC teenager says she has new-found confidence after winning an award in a Melbourne beauty pageant in her first attempt.
Colac district wind farm construction begins early 2016
CONSTRUCTION of a Colac district wind farm will start early next year with a revised plan involving fewer turbines and a grid-connection change.
Worker sees impact of violence
COLAC AREA HEALTH is wrapping up its month of action on family violence today, but a children’s resource worker says conversations to prevent violence should continue
Water-saving methods vital for berry grower
A COLAC district berry farmer says he needs five to ten millimetres of rain a week to sustain his crops over summer.
Police search for missing Colac teen
Police have confirmed a Colac teenager, who was reported missing last week, is back home with his family. Thanks to everyone who shared his image to help in the search.