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Ross River virus affects Colac district
AN INFECTIOUS disease expert says he has “no doubt” a Ross River fever outbreak in the Barwon-south-west region includes Colac district cases.
Tractor fans gather for ploughing contest
COLAC and district ploughers will gather at Larpent this weekend for the Colac and District Ploughing Association’s annual contest.
Mum shares story of son’s health drama
COLAC’S Kerry Fennell knows finding accommodation is the last thing parents want to worry about when their child is in hospital.
Car crash victim walks two kilometres with back injury
A SKENES CREEK man walked two kilometres to find help after suffering a back injury in a car crash.
Giant pig and serial killer stole black panther’s limelight
A RESEARCHER says a giant feral pig killing Colac district men in 1895 overshadowed a “big cat” panic in Gippsland.
Watchdog needs Colac petrol price fixing proof
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog has challenged Colac and district motorists to prove there is petrol price fixing in the region.
Grab a bargain in Colac-wide sale
SHOP owners will promote Colac’s retail centre as a great place to find a bargain during their first “Colac Goes Off Sale” next month.
Emergency volunteer hangs up his uniform
ONE of Colac district’s longest-serving emergency services volunteers has hung up his helmet and overalls.