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Police warning on phone scam
POLICE have warned Colac and district people to be wary of phone scammers who have targeted the region.
Unemployment drops in Colac
COLAC’S unemployment rate has dropped for the third consecutive quarter.
Burnoff compensation query for farmers
LANDOWNERS near Deans Marsh say they are worried they will not receive compensation if burnoffs destroy their properties or produce.
Signs save council from fine and prison
SIX new environmental signs are part of a legal settlement which saved Colac Otway Shire from a $2-million fine and an officer’s jail sentence.
Farmers of the future find way into industry
A COLAC district dairy farmer says a traineeship program for budding farmers is an ideal entry into the industry.
Aussie icon adds voice to Colac film
“CRAZY”, “great” and “wonderful” are just three of the words Australian icon Mike Brady uses to describe Colac film Reverse Runner.
Licensed to kill native animals
EIGHT people have permits kill up to 1150 eastern grey kangaroos in Colac Otway Shire this year.
Bust business employees will miss out
FORMER workers of a bankrupt Colac transport company say they were upset to discover they would not receive up to $150,000 worth of entitlements.