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Childcare cuts causing confusion
A COLAC childcare centre director says parents are confused about how a government funding cut will affect them.
Colac lamb processor misses out on Coles contract
COLAC lamb processor CRF has failed to secure a new contract with Coles, its biggest customer.
270kmh rider also facing drug charges
A MOTORCYCLIST who reached 270 kilometres an hour in a high-speed chase near Colac will also face drug charges.
Charges follow knife threat and assault
POLICE subdued a Colac man with capsicum spray after he allegedly assaulted his partner before threatening with a knife and assaulting police.
Tanker driver prevented worse crash
A DAIRY company says its hospitalised truck driver avoided a more serious crash when a truck and car collided near Simpson.
Businesses want compensation following Otways ride
BUSINESS owners want compensation after a bike ride through the Otways slashed their weekend earnings.
Educators expect trade training green light
COLAC education leaders hope to receive a green light within weeks to start building the city’s trade training centre.
Odds against farmers if miners find coal-seam gas
A FEDERAL Senator says “the odds are stacked against farmers” if mining companies find coal-seam gas in the Colac region.