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Fire season plans swing into action
Colac district’s fire season plans are in full flight with a multi-agency training day boosting crews’ preparations.
Extra train for Colac if Coalition returned
Colac travellers could have access to an additional return train service six days a week if a Coalition Government returns to power at the November 29 election.
Holiday on cards for caring leader
A well-deserved holiday awaits Lyn Russell as she ends her two-year term as Colac Otway Shire Council’s mayor today.
Residents defend Colac community
Colac’s Joe Brown and his partner Ben Stevens say Colac is “no more homophobic than anywhere else”, and are proud of the community they call home.
Finalised trade deal a boost for industry
Colac district agricultural workers expect a free trade agreement between China and Australia will boost the region’s industries.
Colac couple to stay after winning battle
A Chinese couple has realised their dream of staying in Colac after winning a battle to become permanent residents.
Resident continues traffic lights campaign
Colac’s Ruth Spokes’ four-year campaign to install traffic lights at a dangerous Colac intersection has fallen on deaf ears.
Petition calls for shared path
Birregurra traders have gathered 150 signatures on a petition calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to spend a $20,000 grant on a path and not change the town’s streetscape.