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Lavers Hill is priority for next fire refuge
EMERGENCY Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley says the next community fire refuge the State Government builds will be at Lavers Hill.
$150,000 donation for Colac cancer campaign
A COLAC man’s $150,000 donation has helped a campaign to establish a Colac cancer clinic hit its fundraising target.
Orchard reduces waste with cider partnership
A PARTNERSHIP between an Otways’ apple grower and winery and brewery has helped reduce waste of fruit.
Lavers Hill residents want cash for refuge
LAVERS HILL residents “urgently” need the State Government to fund a community fire refuge which could save hundreds of lives when the Otways face a firestorm.
Colac cyclist celebrates 100th birthday
CHAMPION Colac cyclist Les Parker will turn 100 tomorrow, and credits his long life to an active lifestyle.
Crime rates rise in Colac and district
COLAC’S leading police officer says the region’s officers are coping with their workload despite statistics revealing a rise in crime.
Labor picks Surf Coast councillor as Corangamite candidate
LIBBY COKER could become the Labor Party’s first female Member for Corangamite after she takes on MP Sarah Henderson at the next federal election.
Colac school pushes to protect crossing
COLAC Primary School officials have challenged a proposal to remove a supervisor from a Colac school crossing.