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Colac truck collector sells restoration tools
AN ELLIMINYT vintage car enthusiast will auction tools and unrestored vintage trucks during a clearing sale tomorrow.
Endurance lifts cancer appeal
COLAC distance runner John Timms will continue his quest to raise money for cancer patient care in Colac after competing in a six-day ultra marathon.
Mayor explains employee costs
COLAC OTWAY Shire mayor Lyn Russell says Victoria’s top auditor has given the council a positive financial report card, despite another employee cost blowout.
Violent past haunts family of murderer
A COLAC man is living in fear of the return of his father, who killed his step-sister and attempted to kill his step-mother.
Children’s safety at risk online, expert says
AN INTERNATIONAL cyber safety educator says 80 per cent of Colac children between 10 and 12 could be at risk from predators through age-restricted online accounts.
Entertaining program of festivities at Birregurra
THE BIRREGURRA Festival and Art Show will entertain crowds of people visiting the town this weekend.
Library budget turnaround
A 545-per-cent increase in downloads last year has helped Corangamite Regional Library Corporation’s $150,000 budget turnaround.
Dry weather lifts fire danger and affects pasture
COLAC district’s dry weather has increased fire risks but cut pasture growth, firefighters and farmers say.