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Scenery inspires Colac district playwright
The landscape surrounding the home of Nalangil’s Barry Mousley inspired his writing for a radio play.
Cancer survivor backs plan for closer treatment
COLAC district cancer survivor Pam Payne says she could have travelled around Australia with the kilometres she clocked up driving to treatment over two years.
Colac attracts cash for population growth
A $150,000 State Government grant will help plan for when Colac’s population hits 20,000.
Speeder hits 209kmh, with weapons and “powder” in car
COLAC police have caught a man speeding at more than 200 kilometres an hour near Winchelsea, and allegedly found weapons and drugs in his vehicle.
Egyptian tale excites students
STUDENTS walking like Egyptians will grace a Colac stage at the premiere of Trinity College Colac’s musical Aida tonight.
Hospital urgent care safe after cash boost
AN INCREASE in State Government health funding will secure around-the-clock urgent care services at Colac’s hospital for the next 12 months.
Residents celebrate change to planning
OTWAYS landowners can celebrate a victory after the State Government’s introduction of new bushfire zone planning reforms cutting red tape to build homes.
Colac-Ballarat Road set for new surface
THE STATE Government has committed almost $1 million to improving a decaying stretch of the Colac-Ballarat Road between Colac and Cressy.