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Charming equine drops in for Christmas
A Christmas pony has paid a special visit to Barongarook Gardens residents.
Fire damages farm shed
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams says residents should prepare their homes for fire season, after firefighters responded to multiple incidents, including a blaze causing “significant damage” to a dairy shed.
Musical display wins contest
Judges from MixxFM and the Colac Herald have selected Colac’s most colourful and creative displays for this year’s Christmas Lights Competition.
Protecting animals from fires
Larpent dairy farmer Mark Billing knows the importance of keeping his livestock well protected for high-risk fire days.
Push to increase lake speed limit
A Lake Colac advocate says there’s been positive progress towards revising the lake’s five-knot speed limit, after long advocating against the “impractical” and “inhibiting” restriction.
Imaginative work for Hay Bale Trail
Alvie district residents have created a trail of 11 different hay bale displays for tourers to enjoy in the leadup to Christmas.
CRIME RATE FALLS: Colac Otway offences down, but police brace for rise
Colac Otway’s crime rate is the lowest it has been in almost a decade, new crime data shows.
Club praised for food help
Colac Secondary College has celebrated a service club’s decade-long commitment to making sure students can start their day well-fed.