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Rewarding new life for Filipino families in Colac
Four young Filipino fathers arrived in Colac two years ago to set the foundations for starting a new life in Australia for their families. The decision was a bold move for not just them, but their partners and children back home, and Rhys Evans Farm Machinery, their new employer which has shown faith and supported the diesel mechanics to a point where they felt like Colac was a place they could call home. In recent weeks, Jade Gamboa, Jerold Escabusa and Dalyn Lumagod have been joined by their families, while Alvin Villapana is hoping his wife and their two children can settle in Colac by early next year. We spoke with each of them and Sean McGuane from Rhys Evans about what has become a special journey together.
Report disappoints open swim officials
An organiser of planned open water swim at Lake Colac says she hopes council will investigate ways to make water levels safe for competitors, despite a report suggesting they shouldn’t support an event of its nature.
Plans for Colac’s largest childcare centre
A proposed childcare centre in Colac’s Hart Street would be the largest childcare provider in Colac, offering space for 98 children, if the council decides to grant a planning permit today.
Transformation for Colac home
Six years ago, Colac homeowners Jess and Daniel Roberts began their mission to transform their charming 1920s weatherboard home into a modern classic.
District told to brace for major storm front
Colac and district has been urged to brace for one of the season’s most significant storm fronts, with winter’s wrath not finished yet.
Health event to unite local women
CWA Polwarth Group will bring the Colac district community together next week to raise awareness of women’s health.
Elliminations entertain students
Trinity College Colac band The Elliminations have been busy entertaining local school students through their Primary Schools Performance Program.
Phishing scam after sale
Janelle Window sold an item on Facebook Marketplace a few weeks ago, however, just last week she received a message from the woman who she sold the item to, asking for a login code.