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Suspicious blaze melts school bins
A SUSPICIOUS fire at Colac South West Primary School destroyed the school’s garbage bins and damaged a garden shed this week.
Crew recognised for rescue effort
Apollo Bay firefighters have earned awards for an eight-hour cliff rescue.
Vehicle plunges down to railway
A COLAC teen escaped with minor injuries when a car he was driving crashed through a fence, plummeting eight metres to land beside railway tracks.
Anger at Birregurra path snub
BIRREGURRA’S Sarah Handscombe wants civic leaders to explain why they consider a gravel footpath in Colac acceptable but unacceptable for Birregurra.
Cancer battle inspires family to take action
BARONGAROOK’S Jo and Michael Jamieson have been driving the long road to Melbourne and Geelong since Michael’s cancer diagnosis on Mother’s Day 2010.
Colac lighting technician named state favourite
VICTORIA’S dance community has recognised a Colac lighting technician as one of Victoria’s best at a state-wide competition.
Graduate fulfills aviation dream
COLAC’S Jonty Creighton is on his way to fulfilling a dream after he graduated from Wagga’s Royal Australian Air Force base this month.
District dairy farmers supply direct to store
COLAC district dairy farmers have started supplying milk directly to supermarkets across Victoria after the launch of a new milk brand.