News

  • Summer fun in the sun

    Colac and district families have soaked up the sun and made the most of the school holidays by enjoying a movie, a walk around the park or fun at the Memorial Square playground.

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  • Bruce Street permit: Developers planning 54-lot housing estate

    New plans to transform an empty lot in Colac’s Bruce Street into 54 new homes and two new streets will deliver affordable and essential housing, applicants say.

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  • Tribute for Birregurra butcher

    “G’day bud” are words that will continue to echo down the streets of Birregurra and live on in the memories of the town’s locals and the family and friends of a much-loved community stalwart.

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  • Saving women’s lives with breast screening

    Colac McGrath breast care nurse Charlotte Henry says now is the time for eligible women to get a breast screen, after the pandemic hampered people’s access and urgency for regular health screening.

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  • Recruiting boosts CFA brigade

    Colac Fire Brigade recorded an average year in 2022 and a quiet festive period, but members are bracing for a busy fire season in coming months.

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  • Burglary arrest leads to drugs

    A Boxing Day burglary, botanic garden chase and two drug raids have led to the arrest of a Colac man and woman.

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  • Police detect 152 speed offences

    Colac Highway Patrol says most motorists were well behaved over the Christmas and New Year period in regard to impaired driving, but speeding still remained prevalent.

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  • Church pays tribute to former Pope

    Colac’s Catholic Church has honoured the life and service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this week.

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