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Fruit import scandal could benefit region
COLAC district berry growers are preparing for a growing interest in their produce after an Australia-wide recall of containminated imported frozen berries.
Cancer appeal hits $100,000
A COLAC district cancer survivor who helped launch Colac Area Health Foundation’s Long Road Appeal is celebrating the appeal reaching $100,000 this week.
Ratepayers cop $35,000 bill for dumping
ILLEGAL rubbish dumpers are costing Colac Otway Shire ratepayers almost $35,000 a year.
$6-million upgrade for AKD Softwoods
ONE of Colac’s largest employers is set to increase timber production, announcing a $6-million project at its Irrewarra mill.
Group unveils astronomical creation
A COLAC-based all-abilities drama group unveiled its latest play at a national disability conference.
Chinese movie crew films in Colac and district
COLAC and the Great Ocean Road will feature in a Chinese-made movie, after a film crew spent days filming in the region.
Lightning cuts electricity and causes Otways fires
THOUSANDS of Colac and district residents were without power for up to two days after a lightning storm swept the region and damaged powerlines and transformers.
Patients, staff benefit from chairs donation
COLAC and district dialysis patients are benefiting from the donation of three new dialysis chairs to Colac Area Health’s haemodialysis unit.