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  • Victim seriously injured in alleged Christmas hit

    An alleged one-punch attack in Colac left a victim in hospital with a broken jaw on Christmas, a court has heard.

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  • Massive housing proposal: Councillors set to discuss 400-lot plan

    A proposed greenfield development at Elliminyt could create up to 400 urgently-needed residential lots in the city, with Colac Otway Shire Council looking to put rezoning plans up for public comment.

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  • Getting close to nature at Alvie

    The development and improvement of Alvie Primary School’s wetlands area will be promoting inquiry-based learning, developmental play and connecting to nature for students across the Colac district.

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  • Teens lead work to assist peers

    A landmark initiative to reduce rates of suicide in the Great South Coast region has seen more than 450 teenagers and adults receive mental health first-aid training.

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  • Marking 40 years of riding history

    The Colac and District Adult Riding Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with past and present members set to celebrate four decades of horse-riding history.

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  • Electric blanket warning

    Authorities have warned people to check their electric blankets before using them this winter.

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  • Animal census for pet owners

    Victorian pet owners will fill out a Pet Census next year so the State Government can gather information on pet numbers and the attitudes of pet owners.

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  • Emerging community leaders take next step

    Sixteen people from across Surf Coast Shire have graduated from this year’s Casuarina Community Leadership Program.

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