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Factory worker reunion
Past workers of Colac’s old Sackville’s clothing factory will reflect on their memories at a 40-year reunion.
Election wildlife promise
A Carlisle River wildlife shelter owner has welcomed the idea of a wildlife hospital in the south-west and funding support for shelters, but says the money needs to be evenly spread across the state.
College students farewell school
It was the last hoorah for Colac Secondary College Year 12 students as they officially farewelled their secondary school chapter.
Flying the flag for respect
Flags in Colac’s Murray Street have marked the start of a campaign to end gender-based violence.
Ready to roll: bike ride will boost business
Colac traders are geared up to welcome a sea of Spandex next week – with nearly 1700 cyclists set to pedal into town on Tuesday.
Trinity finishes runner-up in state carnival
A Trinity College Colac cricket team has ranked second in the state after School Sport Victoria’s cricket championships wrapped up today. Trinity’s Year Eight girls’ cricket team faced off against Mount Waverley in the final this afternoon, falling short 134-189. Coach Michael Tomkins was full of praise for the young side. “They had an amazing […]
Sketch recovering after terrifying ordeal
Popular Colac wrestler Andrew “Sketch” Clissold says he still faces a long road to recovery after a terrifying ordeal that left him without the use of his limbs. The father of three returned home this week after a stay at Geelong Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with Guillain–Barré syndrome. GBS is a rapid-onset muscle weakness […]
Spectacular garden is a labour of love
Pat Lloyd has built up an extraordinary garden full of different plants and flowers. Read more on page 13.