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Channel and basin to boost Colac supplies
AUTHORITIES plan to build a new water basin east of Colac and tap into an existing channel to boost the city’s water supply.
Salinity mapping leaves bitter taste
A COLAC district landowner says Colac Otway Shire Council has failed farmers by proposing new salinity restrictions without carrying out on-farm inspections.
Community club in jeopardy
AN Apollo Bay service club which has injected more than $400,000 into the community could cease to exist next month unless more people join up.
Footy father wins fight for life
JUST 17 months ago Colac district footballer Tom Sutherland was unsure whether he would live to see his baby son Braxton grow up.
Winter rain ends restrictions
AUTHORITIES have lifted Colac and district’s water restrictions thanks to last week’s rain downpours.
Spotlighters target house
A COLAC district woman feared for her family’s safety after a shooter’s spotlight shone into her daughter’s bedroom.
Call for better road maintenance
A BARONGAROOK man has called for Colac Otway Shire Council to improve its road maintenance program.
Thieves strike salon again
THIEVES have stolen $1000 worth of products and cash from a Colac beauty salon five days after a failed attempt to break into the business.