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Colac school teacher wins national award
Dedication to raising the profile of Indonesian language and culture has earned a Trinity College Colac teacher a national award.
Aged-care employees fight for pay increase
Colac aged care workers went on strike yesterday, joining hundreds across the state to fight for pay increases in line with standard industry rates.
Fire danger period set to start
Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Shire’s fire danger period will start on Monday and authorities are urging residents to ensure they are prepared.
Community waiting for better transport
THE VICTORIAN election is less than three weeks away and Colac Otway Shire Council is repeating its call for a bi-partisan commitment for a better public transport service.
Council denies blocking talks
COLAC Otway Shire Council officials have responded to claims they told a Birregurra quarry objector to stop talking to councillors individually.
Fundraiser close to $20K
The Colac community has contributed almost $20,000 to the Long Road Appeal at a function which paid tribute to Colac sportsman Rick Burnett
Show labelled ‘disappointing’
A Colac youth worker has described a documentary about homophobic attitudes in the city as “disappointing”.
Bridge attracts cash after man’s crusade
A Colac man’s call for a pedestrian bridge at Colac’s Wilson Street has been answered with a $150,000 funding commitment from the State Government.