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Bright future for sport grounds
Five Colac district recreation reserves will be able to have night football matches and training, after the completion of $1.7 million in lighting upgrades.
Boaters told to watch for whales in south-west
Whales will return to the south-west Victorian coast in coming weeks, and boaters must keep their distance.
Big truck load rolls through
A “superload” weighing 372 tonnes has completed its journey through central Colac on its way to a new power station.
Chance to comment on wetlands plan
Community members can have their say on an Elliminyt Wetlands Project that will upgrade a stormwater basin and make way for new wetlands and open space.
Walkers wear pink for Mother’s Day Classic
More than 100 runners, walkers and supporters donning their brightest shades of pink braved the cold, foggy weather to participate in Colac’s annual Mother’s Day Classic. Attendees at Sunday’s event walked or ran three kilometres around the Colac Botanic Gardens in support of breast cancer research and awareness.
New challenge for water chief
Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter has taken the job as the chief executive of the TAC, taking over from Joe Calafiore.
Essential supports for health service
The contributions of Colac Area Health’s volunteers not only assist the health service with its operations, but enhance the experience of residents, clients and patients.
Skill set grows after years of giving
Jennifer Chiu has been volunteering for more than five years and now realises the different skills that she possesses that can help make a difference to others.