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Speeding drug mum avoids jail
A 36-year-old mother has avoided jail and been given one more chance to curb her drug habit after being caught speeding along the Princes Highway on drugs with trafficking supplies in her car.
Driver without interlock avoids conviction, fined
A man who drove a truck through Colac without his required alcohol interlock device fitted in the vehicle has avoided jail and received a $900 fine.
Council deflects quarry concerns
Colac Otway Shire Council has directed community questions about the Barongarook sand quarry to Earth Resources Victoria, but will investigate road safety concerns.
Six-year wait for drink-driver
A Melbourne man has been sentenced for a drink driving incident from almost six years ago.
Dream build full of surprises along the Great Ocean Road
It’s hard to imagine a major talking point of Nikki Williams and her husband Graeme’s dream build along the Great Ocean Road in Marengo might not be a rooftop terrace overlooking the Bay, or the 21 tonnes of steel used to create the sleek design.
‘LACK OF ATTRACTION’: Council questions visitor service investment in Colac
A Colac Otway Shire Council discussion paper says Colac is limited as a tourist destination because of the lack of attractions, accommodation options and interpretive information available about the destination.
Delight for local dairy company
Just over two years since opening, award-winning Colac dairy company JIWAN have gone from strength to strength, taking home more honours and expanding the business across the country, with plans to export in the future.
Keeping her kids colourful and cosy
Online inspiration sparked Donna McNamara’s move to knit cosy and colourful beanies to keep her students warm over winter.
