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Speeding driver loses licence
A Melbourne father of eight who was caught travelling at more than 160kmh on the Princes Highway will pay a $2000 fine and lose his licence for 14 months.
Boy suffers head injuries in Apollo Bay road incident
A primary school-aged boy has been hospitalised with head injuries after a car crash at Apollo Bay.
State plastic ban weeks away
An impending State Government ban on single-use plastics is not likely to affect Colac businesses, a chamber of commerce official says.
Rally against maternity closure
Parents, children, healthcare workers, stakeholders and politicians have rallied to call for action against the proposed closure of Epworth Hospital Geelong’s maternity ward.
Colac and district swelters but a change has arrived
Colac Otway visitors and residents alike battled hot weather and train changes yesterday when temperatures reached 37 degrees.
Colac’s average home values down eight per cent
Colac’s average property prices have eased eight per cent since July, but a local real estate agent remains positive that the market will improve.
Firefighting prowess on show
Colac Fire Brigade enjoyed a thrilling day out at the Lake Colac foreshore running track, competing in the Colac Urban Fire Brigade junior and senior championships.
Shop vacancies remaining low
Colac’s commercial vacancy rates remain steady despite recent shop closures across the region.