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Total fire ban for Colac and district
SATURDAY will be a total fire ban across Colac and district, with the temperature set to hit 35 degrees.
Taxi veteran calls for patience on roads
VETERAN Colac taxi driver Michael Harrison says there’s one message he wants drivers to heed on the roads this summer: patience.
Lego lovers build up new club
A COLAC district school is kickstarting a revival of the iconic toy building blocks, Lego.
Food-tourism trend drives Colac visitor boom
AN INCREASING influx of visiting diners could boost Colac and district’s reputation and future tourism opportunities as a foodies’ destination.
Synthetic cannabis new threat
A COLAC drug counsellor says synthetic cannabis has started to emerge as an issue among clients, but “ice” remains the most prevalent illicit drug.
Compost bursts into flames
A COMPOST heap which spontaneously caught fire kept Birregurra firefighters busy at the weekend.
Police plea for safe celebrations
POLICE want Colac and district residents to enjoy safe and trouble-free Christmas celebrations with their families.
Council will recognise teenager
COLAC teen Taylah Walters says she’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council will recognise her work and achievements as a youth councillor during 2013.