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Residents celebrate honour of top street
FORBES STREET residents are celebrating their efforts to maintain and improve their gardens and homes after claiming the honour of living in Colac’s Street of the Year.
Objectors pleased with quarry’s permit rejection
COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors have voted to deny a planning permit for a proposed quarry at Birregurra, to the delight of Birregurra landowners.
Six-month funding reprieve for Colac youth worker
COLAC’S youth worker role will continue for the next six months despite a lack of State Government funding, Colac Area Health’s chief says.
First stage of highway opens at Waurn Ponds
ROADS officials unveiled the first section of the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Geelong this week.
Planning process worries objectors
BIRREGURRA residents are concerned about plans for a quarry near the town.
Experienced business owner leads awards
COLAC OTWAY Business Awards co-ordinator Melanesia Carson will bring four years’ experience and a unique insight to her new role.
Market sizes booming with $1.5-million roof
Cattle sale numbers have jumped 70 per cent at Colac’s saleyards.
Family stays positive amid failing eyesight
COLAC’S Tammie Tevelein loves Christmas, but unlike the people who visit her street, she is unable to see her family’s festive display.