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Centre closer to opening date
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council chief Sue Wilkinson says the council is closer to announcing an opening date for the redeveloped Bluewater Fitness Centre.
Deans Marsh politician takes Federal Greens leadership
NEW GREENS leader and Colac district resident Senator Richard di Natale says his party is “the natural home of progressive mainstream voters”.
Colac furniture store closes after 50 years
COLAC furniture retailer Budget will close its doors next month after almost 50 years in business, with seven employees to lose their jobs.
Dumped carcasses disgust volunteers
A COMMUNITY working bee to clean up the edge of Lake Corangamite has uncovered an illegal dumping ground for decaying animal carcasses.
Teens return from Nepal quake
COLAC DISTRICT teenagers Camille Thomas and Grace Graham have returned home after surviving an earthquake which devastated Nepal.
Man’s epic cycling journey for African children’s fund
COLAC’S Daniel Madden is within sight of Darwin after 12 intense days on his bicycle.
Leaders mark start of road work
FEDERAL MP Sarah Henderson says the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac will be an “enormous asset for the people of Colac Otway and south-west Victoria”.
Hopes for State Budget funds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she hopes tomorrow’s State Budget will include funding for Central Reserve, fire refuges in the Otways and improved train services for the region.