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Letters to the editor
A call to recognise the campaigners behind the Great Otway National Park, a push for greater action on climate, and appreciation for an election forum in Colac.
Industrial site sold
An industrial allotment in Colac’s Hugh Murray Drive has sold for $245,000 shortly after passing in at auction.
Housing estate talks for cemetery reserve
Victoria’s social housing agency is looking at developing a vacant block near the dead centre of Colac – but officials have flagged that nothing is set in stone.
Tragedy inspires epic effort
There was one donation Sam McGuane received during a 2019 brain cancer fundraiser that has stayed with him ever since.
Families save on kinder cost
Colac families with kids in kindergarten will save more than $1700 a year thanks to a new state funding program.
Bulla lodges plans for showcase cafe
A proposed $2.6-million upgrade of Colac’s former McMahons building would see a partial demolition and reduction in car parking to transform it into an ice creamery, celebrating one of the city’s most famous products.
Committee excited by students’ art
Judges have met to award prizes for schoolwork entries for the Colac Show, despite the show’s cancellation due to a waterlogged venue.
Damaging winds keep crews busy
October has been Colac SES’s busiest period this year, with crews attending more than 170 jobs over the month.