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Offender hid drill in pants
A Corio man, who stole a drill from a Colac store by hiding it in his pants, says it was a “stupid action” but he will still have to pay a $650 fine.
Passion pays off for local artist
Elliminyt artist Margaret Finn’s passion for knitting and other crafts has earned her first place in multiple competitions of the Victorian Agricultural Show.
Good samaritans for a century in Coragulac
Coragulac’s Good Samaritan Centre centenary event was celebrated in style last weekend, with attendees going back to their local roots with the convent.
Colac photographer set to open studio
Colac photographer Rach Ramsey’s dream of capturing people’s stories will be further realised with the opening of her studio in coming months.
Emergency relief kits for high-risk towns
Today is the United Nation’s International Day for Disaster Reduction and Colac Otway Shire Council is rolling out Emergency Relief “Starter Kits” to 10 high-risk townships across the shire.
Warrion Flower Show stands the test of time
Boasting 123 years of history, the Warrion Flower Show has stood the test of time with no sign of slowing, with the 111th show just around the corner.
Players’ festival success
Five members of The Colac Players have taken their talents to Norfolk Island, performing alongside an array of other Australian and New Zealand lovers of community theatre, and proudly returned with accolades for their creative achievements.
Thoughts with Israeli friends
New Apollo Bay school teacher Corey Bolton says he would return to Israel in a heartbeat with his young family to stand by his friends during the country’s current war crisis.