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District told to brace for major storm front
Colac and district has been urged to brace for one of the season’s most significant storm fronts, with winter’s wrath not finished yet.
Health event to unite local women
CWA Polwarth Group will bring the Colac district community together next week to raise awareness of women’s health.
Elliminations entertain students
Trinity College Colac band The Elliminations have been busy entertaining local school students through their Primary Schools Performance Program.
Phishing scam after sale
Janelle Window sold an item on Facebook Marketplace a few weeks ago, however, just last week she received a message from the woman who she sold the item to, asking for a login code.
Zoe’s committed to a better future
Colac business owner Zoe Hudgell has set her sights on a position as a Colac Otway Shire councillor, inspired by her father’s commitment to the community.
Councillors to consider new ‘nudging’ permit
An estimated record 10,000 flying foxes called the Colac Botanic Gardens home in January, but Colac Otway Shire Council will consider continuing its ‘nudging’ program.
Sacred Heart to farewell long-serving principal
After 23 years as the principal of Sacred Heart Primary School, Jack Leneghan has announced he will leave at the end of the year.
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.