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Party seeking candidate
MAVERICK MP Bob Katter’s political party is searching for a Corangamite candidate and is recruiting members as the 2013 federal election approaches.
Businessman criticises council
A PROMINENT Colac businessman says property owners are paying the price for Colac Otway Shire Council failing to encourage economic growth.
Life-changing work in Africa
COLAC’S Eloise Marriott says volunteering in an African orphanage changed her life in a positive way, despite contracting a life-threatening combination of diseases.
Lucky escape for truck driver
POLICE have warned motorists to drive carefully in fog after a truck driver had a lucky escape when he rolled his vehicle near Beeac.
Family needs help with goats
A COLAC district family coping with health issues wants a new owner for their goats so the goats receive more attention.
Colac supports coffee concept
A “SUSPENDED COFFEES” sceheme has arrived in Colac with two city businesses adopting the concept allowing customers to pre-pay a coffee for someone less fortunate.
Data firm could create 800 jobs
COLAC could be the home of a multi-million-dollar super farm and data centre providing employment for up to 800 people.
Grants might reduce rate rise
GOVERNMENT grants could enable Colac Otway Shire Council to deliver a lower rate rise than a proposed 7.87-per-cent increase.