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Police come to rescue of trapped family
A four-wheel driving family has made it home in time after police rescued them at Kennett River.
Thefts investigated
Police are investigating a string of thefts and damage offences across Colac, with officers warning residents to secure their valuables.
Affordable housing proposed
Colac Otway Shire Council should sell the former Apollo Bay Preschool property to the State Government to develop into affordable housing, a council report recommends.
Roadside rest stop has quiet weekend
Colac Driver Reviver volunteers remain hopeful they will see increasing numbers at the site once more international travellers return to Australia, despite a quiet Easter long weekend.
Trains needed for Games
An independent rail group is calling for regional train services to have a leading role in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Vehicle could be forfeited
A man who bought a car from a Colac woman on the cheap will likely lose his wheels, a court has heard.
Trip proves costly
A Colac man on the state’s sex offender list has received a $1500 fine for heading interstate without properly notifying authorities.
Letters to the editor
The federal election campaign dominates discussion in today’s letters.