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Sharp idea helps Fijian children
A COLAC district boy will use a family overseas trip to improve school life for Fijian children.
Driver escapes as truck rolls over
A TRUCK driver escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle rolled at Weering, north of Colac, spilling timber across the road.
Winter a busy time at welfare agency
A COLAC welfare agency official says colder winter months can put increased strain on people’s household budgets.
Beekeepers buzzing about value of bees
COLAC district beekeepers have reminded consumers that food crops rely on bees to stay viable.
New police station on Mulder’s agenda
COLAC police are unable to hold prisoners in cells overnight because of their station’s sub-standard condition.
Search for new name for Colac’s saleyards
COLAC’S saleyards will have a new name under a Colac Otway Shire Council plan to make the centre the district’s premier livestock selling centre.
Organisers prepare to launch business awards
A COLAC business group has been busy preparing for the launch of its annual awards ceremony next week.
Hospital chief confident despite missing out on funding
COLAC’S hospital chief remains hopeful about funding despite failing to receive “big ticket items” in State Government budget announcements this week.