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District groups can now apply for grant boost
Colac and district not-for-profits can apply for a share in more than $200,000 to help them boost their community support.
Community divided on 24-seven curfew
A proposed 24-hour cat curfew in Colac Otway Shire has received mixed feedback from the community.
Teen avoids conviction after burnout incident
A 19-year-old who did a burnout in front of a group of children in Colac must learn how to safely drive a car while keeping out of trouble for the next six months.
Volunteers facing hurdles in rebate process
With rates notices out across the region, community members are beginning to flag confusion when applying for an Emergency Services Volunteers Fund rebate.
Colac man convicted for breaches, drugs, weapons
A Colac man who persistently breached an intervention order and was found in possession of drugs, weapons and ammunition must complete a men’s behaviour change program.
JAILED: Fatality was ‘avoidable’
A Geelong man who killed a Colac district mum in a drunken car crash will serve at least five years in prison.
Petition supports family’s visa
Receiving 11th-hour visas this week will help an Afghan family start a potential new life at Apollo Bay, but some members might be left behind in harm’s way.
Train station vandalism shocks district family
A Colac district family was left speechless when they returned home from a day out in Melbourne to find their car vandalised at the Colac Train Station.
