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  • Teen to repay $2500 stolen from mum

    A teenager who stole almost $2500 from his mother has been ordered to repay the money and stay out of trouble.

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  • Australia’s Online Gambling Reform: Enhancing Spending Transparency in Australia’s Online Gambling Sector

    alia’s online gambling sector by requiring betting platforms to provide comprehensive activity statements to users. Independent MP Rebekha Sharkie, with support from Andrew Wilkie, has introduced legislation that would mandate gambling operators to display account balances prominently, similar to banking statements. This legislation represents a significant advancement in responsible gambling practices by equipping users with […]

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  • Praise for concrete solution

    A community campaign for a concrete footpath in Elliminyt has paid off, with Colac Otway Shire Council overturning its decision for a gravel path.

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  • Long weekend of road rescues

    District emergency services have been kept busy during the long weekend with three car crashes in the space of four hours.

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  • Highway patrollers slam district drink driving

    Drink drivers, drug drivers, speedsters and unlicensed drivers have raised concerns for Colac Highway Patrol officers during the Labour Day long weekend.

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  • Kana Fest’s showgrounds debut

    Colac Kana Festival is set for a big return this weekend, with the community anticipating the 65th iteration of the event.

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  • Criminal conviction for cannabis possession

    A Colac district man who ditched his drugs in a bush after police spoke with him has received a criminal conviction and must donate $1000.

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  • Measles cases reported in Vic

    Authorities are advising about an outbreak of measles in Victoria, with two new cases reported.

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