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Residents call on government to bury Otways powerlines
A STATE Government project burying powerlines in the Otways is a good start for protecting communities in high bushfire danger areas, residents say.
Spate of Colac burglaries prompts police plea
A SPATE of daytime burglaries across Colac has sparked a police warning for people to be vigilant about securing property.
Officials reject council’s claim on high school site
THE STATE Government has rejected Colac Otway Shire Council’s claim over the former Colac High School, refusing to return the site to the community.
Youth admits torching car
A CAMPERDOWN teenager surrendered himself to police for his part in stealing and torching a car.
People with disabilities need help
A COLAC carer says authorities need to improve facilities and services for people with disabilities.
Labor fears school site fire sale
THE Labor Party fears the State Government will sell the former Colac High School site in a pre-election fire sale.
Councillor warns of 30% rate rise
A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says Elliminyt and Colac residents could discover a 30-per-cent price increase when they open their 2014-15 rates notices.
Quoll campaign needs cash
A TEAM of 10 Colac district volunteers and their pet dogs are ready to do their part to conserve the endangered tiger quoll.