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Grappa hits man’s licence
A Colac district man charged with drink driving was more three times the legal limit after three glasses of grappa, a court has heard.
Women share insights for special night
Enjoy an evening of stories, discussions, sharing and celebration, and find out how Colac district women have broken the bias.
Gastro case surge for education
Health authorities have warned about a rise in viral gastroenteritis cases in Victorian early childhood education and care services.
Couples celebrate 60-year story
Sixty years ago, a pair of mates from Colac took turns as best man while the other said “I do”.
Speedster blames pup for offence
A Melbourne man was speeding at more than 140kmh at Warncoort because his puppy was feeling sick in his BMW, a court has heard.
Lake jetty call
Colac Otway Shire Council will back a funding push for a new jetty at Lake Colac’s boat ramp, but has made it clear that it won’t chip in for its construction.
Otways burns kick off
The autumn burnoff campaign has begun in the Otways, with state authorities taking advantage of mild weather to start removing fuel loads.
Take hearing health seriously
Dispelling stigmas about hearing aids, and preventing video game-related hearing loss are important messages from Sound Audiology hearing specialist Holly Sprakel this week.