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Councillor is leader of commerce group
COLAC’S business group will have a new leader next week, with dairy farmer, church pastor and shire councillor Chris Smith taking on the top job.
Man climbs from car after crash into pole
POLICE are investigating how a man’s car crashed into a power pole in Colac this week.
Colac knitter uses skills for charity
COLAC’S Mary Neal felt the urge to volunteer after losing a friend to bipolar disorder.
‘Ice’ and other drugs keeping counsellors busy
COLAC’S “ice” users are also abusing other drugs to cope with the effects of “ice”, a drug counsellor says.
Manufacturer buys Colac food factory
A NATIONAL food processor has bought a site in Colac, and the family-owned business plans to open for business next month.
Sharp idea helps Fijian children
A COLAC district boy will use a family overseas trip to improve school life for Fijian children.
Driver escapes as truck rolls over
A TRUCK driver escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle rolled at Weering, north of Colac, spilling timber across the road.
Winter a busy time at welfare agency
A COLAC welfare agency official says colder winter months can put increased strain on people’s household budgets.