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Green thumbs on display in parade
COLAC pupils are showing off their green thumbs for this year’s Kana Festival parade.
Poker machine spending down
MAYOR Frank Buchanan says community spending on poker machines remains a disappointing issue in Colac Otway Shire, despite a drop in annual pokies losses.
Former Colac people endure wild weather
FORMER Colac residents say they’re feeling “lucky” and “relived” after avoiding the worst of tropical Cyclone Marcia which hit Queensland’s north coast.
Colac cancer stories shared on silver screen
COLAC residents are appearing on cinema screens sharing stories of how cancer has touched their lives.
Missing road names causes health worry
EMERGENCY services including ambulance might not know about the existence of more than 100 Colac Otway Shire roads thanks to a planning oversight.
Staged upgrade at Colac reserve deals with funding shortfall
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is pushing ahead with a proposed redevelopment of Colac’s Central Reserve and has called for tenders to design a staged upgrade.
Fruit import scandal could benefit region
COLAC district berry growers are preparing for a growing interest in their produce after an Australia-wide recall of containminated imported frozen berries.
Cancer appeal hits $100,000
A COLAC district cancer survivor who helped launch Colac Area Health Foundation’s Long Road Appeal is celebrating the appeal reaching $100,000 this week.