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Wind farm brolga claims
MISSING data about brolgas nesting and flocking in the Colac district could have stopped a wind farm development, a campaigner has alleged.
Jet ski hits 12-year-old boy
WATER police expect to charge a jet ski rider over a collision on the Curdies River which injured a 12-year-old boy.
Homemade firetruck will feature
PIRRON YALLOCK beef farmer David Pope wanted a vintage firetruck so much that he built one — and his converted a T-model Ford will be a feature of Colac’s annual Heritage Festival this weekend.
Bulla’s $7-million plan for Colac
COLAC’S Bulla Dairy Foods will invest $7 million in a new milk separation plant at the company’s Forest Street site.
Man critical after home attack
A WINCHELSEA man was in a critical condition in hospital after two men brutally attacked him at home.
Near miss at rail crossing
A “NEAR-MISS” at a Colac rail level crossing has sparked concern about crossing safety.
Trio’s expensive camping debacle
THREE men’s long weekend camping adventure near Lorne has ended in an expensive debacle, with their vehicle written off and penalties for illegal camping.
Pokie losses down but still too high
COLAC’S annual poker machine losses have fallen but Mayor Lyn Russell says the community can’t afford to lose $7 million a year on pokies.