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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Japanese encephalitis virus update, farmer scholarships, and environmental red tape cuts.

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  • Colac tale is pure gold

    A new book delves into legendary Australian gold prospector Lewis ‘Harold’ Lasseter’s time living in Colac – a previously unexplored chapter in his life – providing a new twist to a well-told tale.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    This charming home at 74 Murray Street East, Colac, offers potential of grand proportions and sits proudly on a corner allotment of 1256 square metres.

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  • Church pays tribute to minister

    Friends will remember long-time Colac minister Marvin Hagans for his gentle, humble nature, love of sport, and devotion to his ministry at Scots Presbyterian Church.

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  • Coast forum draws a crowd

    Costal erosion, a big bridge revamp and an update on controlled burns are all on the agenda at Wye River and Separation Creek.

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  • Cricketers represent district

    Grand final clubs Bookaar and Pomborneit have dominated the Colac district’s inaugural women’s representative cricket side for a historic clash this weekend.

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  • Horror potholes at Kennett River

    Kennett River residents have called on Colac Otway Shire Council to fix a road in disrepair after two years of degradation and little maintenance.

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  • Weekend’s offenders disappoint

    A trio of drink drivers – including a driver who was double the legal limit with three children in the car – have disappointed Colac road police.

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