News
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Bridge builders closer to final phase
Construction on Colac’s new Barongarook Creek Bridge progressed into its next phase this week, as workers began forming the bridge deck.
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Family violence statistics rising
Colac’s police and family violence services are teaming up to respond to a rise in reported incidents across the region.
Laboratory experience for budding scientists
Some of Colac’s future scientists have had a look into their possible careers after a week-long visit to the Gene Technology Access Centre in Melbourne.
Farmer’s rates almost double
A Colac district farmer is upset with his region’s council rates spike, saying the increase is too much for one year.
Speeding drivers shock schoolkids
Students and staff at Colac Specialist School have expressed their concerns about dangerous driving on Wilson Street, causing risky situations for students and parents.
Pledge to keep health services
Colac Area Health is assuring the community that it will maintain service levels, despite the “disappointing” closure of a private pathology laboratory at the hospital.
ANCHOR PLAN
A century-old anchor discovered in Lake Colac almost three years ago is a step closer to public display, Colac Otway Shire Council has confirmed.
New playground thrills kindergarten students
Colac children will relish the opportunity to use Wydinia Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre’s new playground.
Pathology closure sparks fear of delays for tests
The shock closure of a Colac pathology laboratory means patients will have to wait for their pathology results and treatment, with samples going to Geelong or Melbourne for testing.
Chills are multiplying in Colac
Grease is the word at Colac Secondary College as students prepare to perform their school musical next week.
