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  • Special milestone for premiership Roo

    A South Colac premiership player will notch up a special milestone in tomorrow’s clash with Simpson. On the same day that Simpson’s Brad Salmon reaches game 200, South Colac’s Joel Menzies will play his 150th game. Menzies, a successful all-round sportsman, was part of the Roos’ 2022 grand final winning side, adding a senior football […]

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    Airdrie presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a slice of Colac’s history.

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  • Hopping holidays

    Colac district children were jumping for joy as they soaked up the remainder of their school holidays, enjoying a jumping castle set up at Colac Primary School.

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  • Bay driver accused of trafficking

    Colac police have charged an Apollo Bay man for drug trafficking and possessing a large amount of cash.

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  • Let it flow: Floodgates to open in weeks

    Authorities will release water from Lake Colac in a fortnight for the first time in almost 30 years, as the lake’s water level continues to rise.

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  • Perfect day for a sweet treat

    Apollo Bay brothers Eli and Harry Sims were more than happy to promote the fact that today marks World Chocolate Day to encourage kids, and adults, to indulge in their favourite treat without being forced into making up an excuse.

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  • Catch puts coast in the spotlight

    The father of an 11-year-old boy who caught a monster tuna off Cape Otway hopes Apollo Bay locals welcome them back after putting the town in the spotlight as a fishing hotspot.

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  • New toilets get closer

    Plans for a new $1.4-million toilet block in Colac’s Memorial Square are progressing, with Colac Otway Shire Council currently seeking tenders from builders.

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