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Fire threat stays despite storms
THE COUNTRY Fire Authority is warning Colac and district people to stay vigilant about fire danger despite heavy rain this month.
Council assures safety a priority
CONTRACTORS will continue work on a car park at Apollo Bay despite the discovery of asbestos sheeting in soil removed from the site.
Fuel-price watchdog set for investigation
A FEDERAL business watchdog will look into petrol pricing in three rural areas, but is yet to reveal whether Colac will be part of the inquiry.
Colac cancer patient backs push for clinic
A COLAC man who has testicular cancer says establishing a cancer treatment centre in Colac would help people fighting cancer.
Surgeries increase at Colac hospital
COLAC HOSPITAL has had a seven-per-cent rise in surgery numbers in the past year.
Asbestos confirmed in Apollo Bay tests
VICTORIA’S Environment Protection Authority has confirmed the presence of asbestos sheeting in soil at three locations around Apollo Bay.
Cemetery remembers returned war veterans
COLAC’S cemetery will transform into an Anzac Day walk to help remember the 100th anniversary of Australian soldiers’ Gallipoli landing.
Car topples fence, downs powerline
A CAR crashed through the fence of a property near central Colac yesterday after its male driver lost control on a wet road.