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Bore water is sensible option
A LEADING groundwater expert says pumping a borefield is a “sensible” option to supply water for Colac, despite being the most unpopular option.
Colac drivers feel petrol price pain
COLAC motorists are suffering after petrol retailers hiked prices this week.
Parliament investigates web fraud
PARLIAMENT House in Canberra has started a formal investigation into pro-Labor political comments posted online under fake names.
Paramedics fear wait will worsen
VICTORIA’S paramedics union fears ambulance wait times will only worsen in the Colac district as the city’s hospital funding row continues.
Blown tyre and bird start fires
A BLOWN tyre and a bird started grass fires in the Colac district.
Hospital would comply with Senate inquiry
COLAC Area Health chief Geoff Iles says the health service would provide information to a Senate inquiry into hospital funding cuts if required.
Colac Otway updates wish list
COLAC’S civic leaders will push for funding for the Great Ocean Road, rail services and a Central Reserve upgrade in the lead up to the federal election.
Colac gamblers lose $7.5m in year
COLAC gamblers lost almost $175,000 more on the city’s pokie machines in the second half of 2012 compared with the first six months.
