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Plan to upgrade Colac main street
VICROADS plans to upgrade Colac’s main street as part of the $515-million Winchelsea-to-Colac Princes Highway duplication.
Vandals damage firefighter’s house
VANDALS have damaged a Colac firefighter’s house while he was away fighting blazes across the state.
No antidote to cypress tree deaths
COLAC district landholders are disheartened after a meeting to discuss cypress tree deaths across the district.
Dairy farmer boosting skills
COLAC district dairy farmer Andrew Beale says he wants to improve his lobbying and presentation skills as part of a national leadership program.
Survivor’s next big adventure
FORMER Colac woman Karen Hitchings has embarked on the adventure of a lifetime after completing her biggest challenge yet – defeating breast cancer.
Homestead owner joins Oliver push
CRESSY homestead owner Rosie Vaccari says the district and her kitchen are the perfect places for celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to cook up a storm.
Still waiting for $2m blowout details
RATEPAYERS must wait another month before learning why Colac’s Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment will cost them $2 million more than expected.
Colac drug crime doubles
COLAC and district’s drug-related crime has nearly doubled in the past year because of increased use and a police crackdown, the regional police inspector says.