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Acid spill site deemed safe
Emergency services crews have responded to a hydrochloric acid spill at Camperdown.
Accused pleads not guilty
A Colac man accused of allegedly murdering a man at Geelong last year has pleaded not guilty.
Burning off is sparking incidents
An escaped burn-off is the confirmed cause of an out-of-control grass fire at Gellibrand on the weekend.
Report details farmland drop
Colac district farms have dropped more than four per cent in value, a shire-wide valuation indicates, but a Colac property agent says it’s not all doom and gloom.
Packing bags to support children
Backpacks with essential items will help children requiring foster care.
Labor’s drop favours Dyson, data shows
More than 100,000 Wannon votes have now been counted, and while MP Dan Tehan has retained the seat, independent candidate Alex Dyson has seen record swings in his favour, likely claiming a swathe of votes from Labor.
MP on shortlist for leadership
Newly re-elected Member for Wannon Dan Tehan remains committed to pushing for local election-pledge projects, while advocating for drought relief for south-west farmers.
Spotting the difference
Described as a pied or yellow mutation yellow-tailed black cockatoo, this unusual-looking individual seems to be a regular in the Colac and surrounding area over the past month or so.
