News

  • Contrasting Voice vote

    Seven Colac Otway towns have gone against the national trend and supported a Voice to Parliament referendum however Colac recorded a strong “No” vote.

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  • Forest fire team in full force

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is stronger than ever heading into the upcoming bushfire season, after receiving a significant boost to its workforce and rapid response capability.

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  • CORNER UPGRADE: Safety improvements for Colac intersection

    Elliminyt resident Braedon Coulson says an upgrade to the notorious Aireys and Main Street intersection by the Department of Transport is the “best possible outcome” after recent car accidents.

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  • Fine and loss of licence for disqualified driver

    A 43-year-old Colac father will pay a $750 fine and lose his licence for a year after driving with drugs in his system and a disqualified licence.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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