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Colac boy takes cystic fibrosis in his stride
COLAC’S Therese Mulder had no idea her sons had a 25 per cent chance of cystic fibrosis when she started having children with husband Jason.
Trip inspires campaign for Nepal entrepreneur
COLAC district resident Ammie Jackson says meeting a Nepalese entrepreneur and women’s rights campaigner inspired her to help her cause.
Burglars steal cash and jewellery in another daytime theft
ANOTHER home burglary has taken place in Colac despite police warnings for residents to secure property and watch out for their neighbours.
Bluewater’s stumps crumbling, need replacing
COLAC Otway Shire Council’s chief says Bluewater Fitness Centre’s redevelopment has hit another hurdle, with contractors forced to replace the existing stadium floor.
Call to dob in Colac and district litterers
AN ENVIRONMENT organisation has called on more Colac and district residents to report litterers after a low response to a summer litter campaign.
Federal cut fears at Colac kinders
COLAC parents and school leaders are concerned children will be unprepared for school if kindergarten hours drop from 15 to 10 a week.
Colac youth service loses federal funds
A COLAC youth program will lose funding this year, leaving at-risk young people vulnerable, a youth worker says.
Police seize man’s firearms
POLICE have taken action against a Colac gun owner, who owned more than 50 firearms but failed to meet licence and storage regulations.