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Intersection claims more victims
A DRIVER has failed to give way at a notorious Colac intersection, resulting in two people going to hospital.
Council sacks teenage volunteer
A 16-YEAR-OLD says she is devastated to lose her position on Colac Otway Shire’s youth council after a disagreement with the senior council.
Falling branches won’t stop carols
COLAC’S Carols by Candlelight will remain at Memorial Square despite two elm tree branches falling at the square in the past month.
Dry month for Colac district
COLAC was among the driest places in western Victoria in November, receiving half its average rainfall for the month.
Berry grower has taste for cider
THE opening of this year’s berry season is extra special for Colac district’s Pennyroyal Berry farm.
Hospital reverses cash crisis
COLAC Area Health has turned a $1.1-million deficit into a $100,000 surplus in 12 months.
MP joins phone tower fight
BIRREGURRA and Gellibrand residents are demanding temporary mobile phone towers remain in their towns during fire season, with the support of their federal MP.
Council won’t review performance
COLAC Otway Shire councillors have rejected a call for a review of the council after the shire ranked poorly on a national index.