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Done twice for driving
A Colac woman who has never had a drivers licence won’t be getting one for at least the next three months after police caught her driving twice.
Out of range: historic rifle club aiming for new location
A 147-year-old Colac club will lose its home in February as the last active rifle range in the shire shuts down.
Urgent care tips 10,000
Colac hospital’s urgent care department is continuing to see almost 4000 more patients than it is equipped for.
More calls to use district bus
“If we don’t use it, we will lose it.” That’s what advocates are urging ahead of the return of the Colac-to-Lorne summer bus.
Driver went across line, but not above law: court
A Colac magistrate has spelt out overtaking rules to a bus driver.
Council site views drop
A website designed to help residents and ratepayers compare their councils is back online but has recorded lower page views due to the website being shut down for six months.
Resident’s reflections on decades with diabetes
“If you’ve got it, don’t disrespect it – there are others who haven’t made it this far.”
Mayor quizzed ahead of term
The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council mayor Jason Schram, to learn more about him and his new role.