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Marriner’s Falls victim says tourism doesn’t justify risk
A VICTIM of falling trees at Apollo Bay’s Marriner’s Falls says people campaigning for the Otways’ walk to reopen should reconsider the risk.
Colac traders angry over proposed car park cuts
A COLAC business owner says proposed changes to car parking at the front of his shop could “effectively shut his business”.
Brigade wants emergency power over traffic lights
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will work with VicRoads on a plan to give emergency service vehicles the ability to change traffic signals in Colac’s main street.
Stage extension for school show
SIMPSON Primary School’s biennial musical production will feature children singing in Spanish.
New regional focus for Colac saleyards
OFFICIALS hope Colac’s cattle market’s new roof and new name, Colac Regional Saleyards, will draw attention and business to the yards.
Warm response to icy marriage proposal
COLAC’S Glenn Lacny warmed the hearts of more than 10,000 ice hockey fans when he proposed to his partner Leah Slater in Melbourne.
Green backs train campaign
GREENS Western Victoria candidate Lloyd Davies has backed a call by south-west coast mayors for extra train services for Colac and district.
Mystery disease debilitates young mum
A FORMER Colac district woman is trying to find the cause of a mystery illness that has left her adult daughter bedridden and unable to move.