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Young epilepsy sufferer raising awareness
FIVE-year-old Tom Riches has personal reasons to help raise money for epilepsy support.
New program targets youth mental health
A NEW mental health program aims to fill a gap in services for Colac’s young people.
Retailers confident about Colac economy
COLAC businesses have had a quieter-than-usual late-June rush but are confident in the city’s economy after a steady 2010-2011 financial year.
Mixed reaction to opening milk price
COLAC district dairy farmers have had mixed reactions to a dairy company’s opening milk price for the new season.
Abattoir sale caused sleepless nights
COLAC’S Helen Paatsch’s only sleepless night as a municipal councillor came during a tumultuous time in Colac meatworks history.
Wind farm will create work for 200
A $350-MILLION Mount Gellibrand wind farm will create 200 jobs during construction and 25 permanent positions when comple
Red Nose Day is personal
BARONGAROOK’S Jeanette Roberts lights candles on a birthday cake every year for her daughter Madeleine, who would have been 16 years old next month.
Whales return to south-west coast
WHALE watchers are flocking to the south-west coast for the beginning of the whale season, with a whale sighting near Wye River.