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Council finances blowout
COUNCILLOR Chris Smith says a $2.78-million deficit has left him concerned about Colac Otway Shire’s finances.
Wild weather cuts power
TWO of Colac’s biggest factories lost power and production time in wild weather this week.
Councillors support less red tape
A COLAC trader who installed new business signs in defiance of council rules has received support for calls to cut red tape on businesses.
Disability HQ will employ 34
AUSTRALIA’S new disability insurance scheme plans to move into a new $2-million office in Colac, employing 34 staff.
Hodge wants Colac celebration
HAWTHORN premiership captain and Colac AFL export Luke Hodge says he would like to return to his home town to celebrate the Hawks’ grand final win.
Colac dancer part of AFL show
A COLAC dancer says appearing on national television alongside a former AFL captain riding a flying bike is “unexplainable”.
Tree crashes through veranda
NEIGHBOURS and emergency workers have restored a Forrest woman’s faith in people after they rushed to help her when a tree crashed through her veranda.
Students head overseas for battle
COLAC students will travel to Indonesia and Russia to compete in international robot battles.