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Early voters’ access limited in Colac
Colac’s early voting centre for the state election has limited disability access, with the closest wheelchair accessible sites an hour away.
Concerns over poor planning
A Colac resident has criticised state bureaucrats’ plans to set up a cemetery on the site of Colac’s former Colanda centre, saying it’s another example of poor planning.
Colac brigade makes a splash with open day
Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.
Proud moment for Colac elephant keeper
Former Colac district resident Erin Gardiner has her hands full and plenty to celebrate, after welcoming Melbourne Zoo’s first naturally conceived elephant calf.
Two men face cannabis charges after Colac raid
Detectives have uncovered more than $30,000 worth of cannabis plants during a morning drug raid at a Colac home.
Seismic testing company under investigation
The company planning to seismic test an area of the Otway Basin that’s bigger than Tasmania is now under investigation.
Barongarook creek’s bad berley
A collection of fish guts, shark heads and other miscellaneous offal has been dumped in a Colac district creek.
Push for big changes to Apollo Bay vision
Children’s play areas, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and accessibility for the Bay’s volunteers are all at the forefront of the community’s concerns for a coastal infrastructure plan.