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Art delves deep into sciences
Sketcher-turned-seamster Matthew Claridge says he enjoys creating visual references to help inspire others to study the sciences.
Panel backs theatre expansion
Colac Otway Shire Council should give the green light to a combined theatre expansion and land rezoning at Cororooke, a state planning panel says.
Van appeal is a huge success
Dedicated parents Pam and Jason Dunlop want to thank each member of Colac and district’s community for helping deliver a much-needed van to their doorstep.
Court penalty for violence order breach
A Colac man who made more than 100 calls to a victim despite a no-contact order must refrain from offending for a year and attend a behaviour change program.
Colac incomes low but Lorne pay surges
Lorne residents boast the region’s best incomes, new data shows – while Colac wage earners are still sweating well under the national average.
High-quality cattle on display
Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale had a smaller yarding but prices reflected high quality and seasonal changes.
Wetter times ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology says the likelihood of a La Niña weather pattern returning this spring is about three times the normal risk, meaning another wet summer could be ahead.
MP calls for transparency on power pole program
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has demanded transparency from the State Government following yet another pole fire on the 66-kilovolt Colac to Camperdown powerline.