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Councillor quits for students
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Mick McCrickard has resigned from the council after nine months to focus on his role as a teacher.
Support for Colac bypass talks
THE leader of Colac’s business group says opening Colac bypass discussions to the public is a step in the right direction.
District farmers optimistic
COLAC district cropping farmers say they’re optimistic about this year’s crop, while sheep farmers say a mild winter has favoured lambing ewes.
Thieves steal tram
THIEVES have stolen a 6.5-tonne motorised tram from a coastal Colac district property.
More choice for voters
COLAC and district voters are likely to have more choice than ever before at the upcoming federal election.
New traffic plan for Colac
COLAC’S civic leaders have adopted a policy plan that could add six pedestrian crossings to Murray Street and introduce 40kmh speed limits across Colac.
Time for councillors to grow up: mayor
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Lyn Russell has told fellow councillors to grow up after tensions between two councillors reached breaking point.
Star footballer visits burnt Colac boy
A VISIT from Collingwood superstar Dane Swan has lifted the spirits of a Colac boy recovering in hospital from burns to his face and head.