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Intoxicated man found asleep in school, blames medicine
A man who was found asleep in a Colac primary school after mixing alcohol and surgery drugs must be on his best behaviour for the next year.
Riordan calls to stop Liberal MP’s expulsion vote
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says today’s meeting to vote on Liberal colleague Moira Deeming’s future is against party policy, while also defending the ousted MP.
Hygiene measures to stop forest killer
A deadly mould that’s killing off forests in the Otway region has a new enemy – Colac Otway Shire Council staff.
New home needs costly reports before approvals
Colac Otway Shire Council has deferred a decision on a proposed Coragulac home for the second time, over concerns about a former landfill nearby.
New playground taking shape at Cororooke
A new play space at Cororooke celebrating the history of the Red Rock region will open very soon with the finishing touches now underway.
Major expansion for Bulla factory
A proposed development at Bulla’s Forest Street factory would see multiple expansions of the Colac site’s manufacturing building, canopies and car park.
Legal help for people in need
Colac people are accessing free legal assistance at a much lower rate than surrounding shires, despite having an increased risk of experiencing legal issues due to high rates of disadvantage and family violence, a legal service says.
Colac prospector has gold content
A Colac detectorist is taking his passion to Australian TV screens as he shows off his skills and the Colac district on a prospecting TV show.