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Temperatures set to soar
With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, the CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels.
Local women embrace the art of woodcraft
“Why shouldn’t women do it?” That’s the mantra of a group of women who have joined the Colac Woodcrafters Guild with their own dedicated time slot for creating woodwork – a traditionally male-dominated hobby.
Women welcome to come and try
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the CFA is hosting a Women’s Come and Try Day at the Colac Fire Brigade to encourage more women to get involved in firefighting and other roles.
Forest Street upgrade
A portion of Colac’s Forest Street should be reconstructed by the end of June, after Colac Otway Shire Council awarded the $425,000 contract.
Otways and coastline host 450km race event
Six days, 13 stages and 450 kilometres of non-stop racing across some of the most beautiful terrains in the region, all culminating in a historic win.
Lake Colac misses out on more major events
Lake Colac has come “this close” to hosting another contingent of elite athletes.
Car-park accident driver fined for failing to stop
A Colac district man who failed to provide details after hitting a car in Colac’s Bunnings car park has been fined $300.
Sale contract failed to meet expectation
Colac Otway Shire councillors say they will use a “poorly worded contract” for social housing at Colac’s Bruce Street as a learning experience for how to better handle contracts in the future.