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Anti-fur petition goes viral
MORE than 21,000 people around the world have joined a Wye River woman’s petition calling for an online marketplace to stop selling endangered animal products.
Woman hurt in horse fall
PARAMEDICS airlifted a Colac district woman to hospital after she fell from a horse on a property south-west of Colac.
Inquiry into farm cattle deaths
THE discovery of sick and dead cattle on a Colac district farm has sparked an investigation into a possible disease outbreak.
Couple fighting to stay in Australia
A COLAC couple is fighting to stay in Australia after officials ruled one of them was too old and had insufficient English skills to earn permanent residency.
Hospital chief defends bed plan
COLAC’S available emergency hospital beds will halve after 3.30pm each day under a plan to retain the city’s overnight urgent care.
Colac donations help book ticket to Africa
A FAMILY of Sudanese refugees say the generosity and support of Colac people have made the city feel like home.
Activist says budget lacks detail
A COMMUNITY activist believes Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget is “almost impossible” to scrutinise because of a lack of detail.
African farmers learn from Otways growers
SEVEN Colac district farmers have travelled to Africa to teach other farmers how to get more value from their timber.