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School site returns to former glory
Construction of a new home for Colac Specialist School has resurrected the unused Colac High School back to its glory days as construction remains on track.
Trevor making a positive impact in the face of life’s challenges
Trevor McLaren has experienced “four major tragedies” in his life but through it all, he remains upbeat and wants to make positive changes in the community.
‘Bittersweet’ result for milk farmers
Colac district farmers involved in a class action against Fonterra Australia over its infamous 2016 price cuts have dubbed the outcome “bittersweet”.
Storm topples trees in busy day for SES
A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.
COVID numbers at 19-month low
Colac Otway has recorded a whole week with zero new COVID-19 cases, official data shows.
Six-month allowance for backyard caravans and camping
Colac Otway residents will be able to let people camp in their back yards for up to six months of the year under a proposed change to the council’s local laws.
Free fitness kick for local footy community
The delivery of a mental health fitness program will educate young Colac district footballers, umpires and their support networks on the importance of mental health in sport and life.
Push-up performance among state’s best
The Winchelsea Health Club has earned recognition as one of the top five health and fitness teams in Victoria to complete this year’s Push-Up Challenge in support of Lifeline.