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  • No homophobia this time around

    MELBOURNE comedian Joel Creasey has had an insult-free visit to Colac, after suffering from homophobic abuse in the city two years ago.

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  • Temporary phone tower an insult

    OTWAYS residents say Telstra has dealt them a “slap in the face” by boosting mobile phone coverage for a tourism event, then taking the service away.

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  • Teen recovering from spinal injuries

    FORMER Lorne teenager Lochie Donne has described his thoughts after a surfing accident left him with no feeling in his limbs.

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  • Colac typhoon appeal already helps victims

    PHILIPPINES typhoon appeal organisers Richard and Jenny Van Niekerk say thousands of dollars of Colac donations are already feeding families.

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  • Family violence statistics skyrocket in Colac and district

    FAMILY violence cases have skyrocketed for Colac and district police, with officers responding to more than three cases a day on average.

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  • Another incident at scene of horror crash

    A HAZARDOUS Barongarook intersection has come under the spotlight again after authorities failed to fix a damaged “give way” sign for six days.

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  • Schoolies trip with an overseas twist

    EIGHT Colac Secondary College graduates are foregoing typical “schoolies” parties by volunteering at a Thailand orphanage.

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  • Colac in film fighting homophobia

    COLAC will feature in a film project about homophobia, featuring Melbourne comedian Joel Creasey, the victim of two homophobic incidents in Colac.

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