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New police station on Mulder’s agenda
COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.
Search for new name for Colac’s saleyards
COLAC’S saleyards will have a new name under a Colac Otway Shire Council plan to make the centre the district’s premier livestock selling centre.
Organisers prepare to launch business awards
A COLAC business group has been busy preparing for the launch of its annual awards ceremony next week.
Hospital chief confident despite missing out on funding
COLAC’S hospital chief remains hopeful about funding despite failing to receive “big ticket items” in State Government budget announcements this week.
War veteran at funeral when medals stolen from his home
A COLAC war veteran was at a funeral when thieves broke into his home and stole his war medals.
Joyriding learner crashes at golf course
A DRUNK learner driver allegedly crashed into a tree at Apollo Bay’s golf course while taking four friends on a joy ride.
Coastal collage wins contest
APOLLO BAY’S Nicola Philp has won Colac district’s inaugural Wish You Were Here postcard art prize with a coastal collage.
Children narrowly avoid tragedy on Otways road
SIX children and their supervisors had a lucky escape after their van slid off a rainforest road near Beech Forest.