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Black ice causing crashes
A COLAC district policeman has urged motorists to beware of black ice on roads after a series of crashes in the region.
Council ignores call for lower rates hike
COLAC’S civic leaders have ignored ratepayers’ pleas for a three-per-cent rate rise, despite admitting future rate rises need to be lower.
Parents’ plea for school bus seat belts
A CAMPAIGNER for seat belts on school buses wants the State Government to make a Colac district bus route a priority.
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.