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  • District CFA member deployed to Canada

    Local CFA member Betty Robilliard is among 26 Victorian emergency services personnel assisting Canada in battling wildfires.

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  • Quick patch on Princes Highway

    A series of deep potholes on the Princes Highway that caused damage to multiple vehicles over the weekend have been patched by VicRoads. But a driver who hit the potholes has called it a “shocking patch-up job”.

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  • Health service merger discussions continue

    The State Government says decisions around merging or restructuring health services have not been made and discussions are ongoing.

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  • Saw-blade thief stung hefty fine

    A 45-year-old man who stole saw blades by pocketing them down his pants has received a $400 fine.

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  • First year for community centre

    Marking one year since the opening of Colac Salvos’ community centre, the highlight for Paul Trotter and Josiah Van Niekerk has been seeing the “growth and connection within the community”.

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  • Third adjournment over Colac oval fence damage

    A Colac district man who allegedly damaged fences at two Colac ovals has had his court case adjourned for the third time.

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  • Speed alerts arrive

    VicRoads staff have been busy installing 40kmh speed limit signs in central Colac this week.

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  • Policy changes to be considered

    Colac Otway Shire Council is set to update its purchasing rules, as well as guidelines for handling complaints.

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