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Months behind bars over backpack baton
A “hobbyist lockpicker” from Colac has spent more than 120 days in prison over family violence charges.
Colac drug driver loses licence
A Colac man who was caught driving while suspended three times, once with the drug “ice in his system”, has lost his licence for 12 months.
A sweet radio milestone
Listeners with a sweet tooth had a treat on Sunday as Colac’s community radio station hit its 500th episode celebration.
Student initiative for charity
A Colac Year 12 student has donated money to the Salvation Army after organising a pyjama day fundraiser for his school.
Roof revamp for bowls club
Grand plans for a sheltered green at Colac Bowling Club are starting to take shape, with crews lowering the roof structure into place on Friday.
“Shameful” behaviour from Colac offender
A Colac man with a history of violence who threatened, abused and punched a woman in the head could avoid doing prison time.
Volunteers fix beloved goods at grand opening
A Colac repair café has opened its doors for the first time to a flurry of eager customers with projects to fix.
Digital water meters trialled at Marengo
Barwon Water is exploring ways to use new technology to detect leaks in the water network and to help Marengo residents use water sustainably.