News

  • Band fires in songwriting contest

    Colac district band The Fire Alive has won a state-wide songwriting award.

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  • Assault leads to shrine vandal

    An assault of a Colac man has led police to arrest a teen who allegedly vandalised the city’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance two days earlier.

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  • Mayor’s casting vote approves quarry

    Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook has used his casting vote to pave the way for a basalt quarry at Birregurra.

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  • Fire at arts centre

    Electrical wiring has sparked a fire in the auditorium of Colac’s arts centre.

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  • Police target motorcyclists

    A Colac policeman has warned motorcycle riders to carry a licence and register their vehicles – or face harsh penalties.

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  • Dairy farmer calls for milk boycott

    A Colac district dairy farmer says consumers could boycott home-brand milk to send a message to Australia’s supermarket giants.

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  • Palliative hospice nearly finished

    Builders are busy preparing Colac’s palliative care hospice for a community open day.

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  • New plan for botanic gardens

    A masterplan will shape Colac Botanic Gardens’ future for the next 10 years.

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