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Father to donate $500 for threatening police
A Colac father who threatened to kill a police officer in an altercation involving his son has been ordered to donate $500 to the court.
Conviction, fine for theft
A Colac man who stole a $250 bike from outside a local supermarket has received a $300 fine and a mark on his criminal record.
Transparent and within budget goals for John
Long-time Colac resident John Knight wants to be part of a truthful and transparent council that lives within its means.
Lorne students bring to life original stage show
Lorne has been buzzing with “Pilkip-mania” as a rare, endangered, and also imaginary amphibious creature has been brought to life by the P-12 College’s whole-school production.
Support for council-operated saleyards
Colac district’s farming community has varying views on sale days and weighing, but there is support for Colac Regional Saleyards to remain in the hands of Colac Otway Shire Council.
Ocean-based Bronze program saved!
Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club has stepped in to save the Bronze Medallion Camp offered to Colac students, providing young locals with an important opportunity to gain valuable skills and provide a vital community service.
Glenfyne man dies in two-vehicle crash
Police are investigating a fatal crash north of Camperdown on Saturday night, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man from Glenfyne.
Celebrating four decades of safe travel
Sue Ralph’s 40-year journey as a crossing supervisor at Cobden Primary School has seen her teach road-safety lessons to generations of children along the way.