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Colac district road toll almost triples
COLAC’S leading police officer says he’s “very disappointed” after the region’s road deaths almost tripled in the past year.
Asbestos soil tests for Apollo Bay’s foreshore
ENVIRONMENT officials investigated soil at Apollo Bay’s foreshore yesterday after reports of a possible asbestos contamination.
‘Scary ramifications’ from high fuel prices
COLAC’S Mark Stevens says the city’s high fuel prices have “scary ramifications” for residents, traders and tradespeople.
Colac welcomes first babies for 2015
COLAC mothers Gabrielle Kemp and Tracy Griffiths gave birth to the city’s first babies of 2015 at Colac Hospital.
Construction to start on new government office
WORK will start this month on a new $4.6-million government office and depot at Gellibrand.
Colac Hospital plans for stroke clinic
COLAC HOSPITAL hopes to expand its specialist health services from March.
Drier than average for four years
COLAC and district has had its fourth year in a row of drier-than-average weather, with one watcher dubbing the weather a “green drought”.
District prepares for total fire bans and summer heat
TODAY is a day of total fire ban for Colac and south-west Victoria, with another ban likely for Saturday as temperatures soar.