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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.
Syringe concern in Colac toilets
A Colac man says he was alarmed to find signs of drug use in a Colac public toilet.
MP pledges money for Central Reserve
The State Government has made a $750,000 promise to help upgrade Colac’s Central Reserve if it wins this month’s state election.
Colac school teacher wins national award
Dedication to raising the profile of Indonesian language and culture has earned a Trinity College Colac teacher a national award.
Aged-care employees fight for pay increase
Colac aged care workers went on strike yesterday, joining hundreds across the state to fight for pay increases in line with standard industry rates.
Fire danger period set to start
Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Shire’s fire danger period will start on Monday and authorities are urging residents to ensure they are prepared.