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Lake water level could peak
Lake Colac’s water levels have continued to rise and could be close to peaking after recent wet weather.
Support for newspapers
Labor has promised guaranteed levels of State Government advertising in regional newspapers, if the party wins this month’s state election.
Voters eager to get in early
Early voting for the 2022 Victorian state election has begun, with Colac and district residents lined up at the door on Monday morning.
Funding promise for Otway landcare network
Labor has promised another $50,000 community organisation boost for the Southern Otway Landcare Network, as the state draws closer to election day.
Jobless figures topple in Colac
Colac’s unemployment rate is almost at pre-pandemic levels, having continued to drop since June 2021, as surrounding regions also mark declines in unemployment.
Fire captain’s service praised
When Apollo Bay stalwart Dave Howell first took up with his local fire brigade, Paul Keating had just taken office and there were about 30 websites on the internet.
Omicron booster in limited supply
There is sparing availability of the Moderna bivalent vaccine in Colac, as health authorities warn of a new wave and variant of COVID-19.
Leading a connected school
Student mental health, bringing year levels closer together and connecting with the wider community are at the top of the priority list for Colac Secondary College’s new captains.