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Raising money for mental illness research
The colour purple will be out in force as a Colac woman raises money for mental illness research.
Carbon tax worries farmers
A Colac district farmer says a Federal Government carbon tax will disadvantage Australia’s agricultural industry.
Farmers travel to see machinery
Interstate farmers have visited Colac to see the latest in farm machinery.
Feasting on feral pests
Otways Landcare members will feast on feral deer and rabbits at their annual general meeting next week.
Otway railway’s centenary
Colac and district history enthusiasts will celebrate the centenary of an Otway railway.
Another strong cattle sale
Colac Stock Agents Association's president says a strong store cattle sale was on par with other successful sales this year.
Running for little girl’s life
Colac’s Tim Hassett will run 14 kilometres to give back to the hospital that saved his daughter’s life.
Daylight saving divides dairy farmers
Winding clocks back this weekend has Colac district dairy farmers divided.
March rain down on last year
Nine rainy days in March resulted in Colac receiving a third of the rain it received during the same month last year.
Ratepayers vent their spleens
Colac Otway Shire Council’s question time turned into a public slinging match between leaders and the community.
Teacher heading to East Timor
A Colac district teacher is preparing to take on a new assignment in East Timor this month.
Apollo Bay might miss out on digital TV
The head of a regional broadcasting authority fears Apollo Bay and district will fail to receive the benefits of digital television.
Award for Colac engineer
The Building Commission of Victoria has awarded a Colac engineer for his dedication to further learning.
Councillor slams State Government
Colac Otway Shire councillor Lyn Russell has slammed the State Government for “blatant cost shifting” onto councils.
Mayor and minister meet
Broadband internet and student welfare topped the agenda when Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook met with federal politician Simon Crean.
Families benefit from childcare change
Colac and district families will benefit from a change to national childcare rebate laws.
Teenager will tackle Federal Government
A Colac teenager will write to the Federal Government expressing her concerns about difficulty accessing independent youth allowance.
Hover help for hospital patients
Colac hospital patients are set to hover above their beds thanks to a community fundraiser.
Five weeks until TV switch
Colac and district will switch to digital television in five weeks.
Religious leader visiting Colac
One of Victoria’s most high-profile religious leaders will visit a Colac church on Sunday.
Positive start to bus trial
The State Government’s trial of a weeknight bus service from Geelong to Colac has had a positive start.
Businesses help fight crime
A Colac policeman says business leaders are keen to help him tackle youth crime.
Council seeking candidates
Budding Cobden politicians have until Tuesday to nominate for a Corangamite Shire Council by-election.
Sale helps bring gardens to life
An autumn plant sale will help Colac and district plant enthusiasts bring new life to their gardens before winter.
