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Senator says convoy flopped
VICTORIAN Greens Senator and Deans Marsh resident Richard Di Natale says a protest convoy from Colac to Canberra was “a flop”.
Youth group’s launch proves Dynamic
ORGANISERS have hailed the launch of Colac’s new Dynamic youth group as a success.
Alvie parents call for action
PARENTS of Colac district children embroiled in a primary school bullying incident want the tools to deal with escalating violence.
Progress on Birregurra school campaign
BIRREGURRA Primary School representatives say they are pleased the State Government will consider building a new school.
Health chief switches profession for a day
Colac Area Health chief Geoff Iles wasted no time settling in at Colac Specialist School yesterday, when he became principal for the day.
Band battle hopes are high
COLAC band Our Hope’s High will play its first gig at an annual Battle of the Bands this week.
Colac optometrist helping the Third World
A Colac optometrist is helping to change lives across the world.
Overturned truck leaking gas at Cooriemungle
Police and rescue workers are attending to a gas truck crash south of Camperdown.
Threats spoil youth launch
A COLAC mob has hurled homophobic abuse and threatened violence against a visiting comedian as he left an anti-discrimination event.
Community initiative puts focus on youths
A NEW Colac community group is aiming to engage with Colac and district’s youth.
Schools lobby minister for campus upgrades
VICTORIAN Education Minister Martin Dixon says Colac district schools are on the government’s cash radar.
Politicans clash on road cash
A SENATOR has denied the Federal Opposition will axe the Princes Highway duplication, Colac trade school and Bluewater Fitness Centre projects.
Mother fights to put a stop to road deaths
THE MOTHER of cycling accident victim Amy Gillett has brought her road safety message to Colac and district.
Cyclists pedal through Colac for charity
A FUNDRAISING drive for seriously ill children and their families took cyclists through Colac yesterday.
Singer starring as Irish crooner
COLAC'S Declan Robinson is taking centre stage this week as an Irish crooner.
Health board chairman to lead business group
OTWAY Business Inc’s new leader says he hopes to keep politicians honest for the coming year.
Mushroom growers boosting production
A COLAC district organic producer must keep a consistent supply of its unique mushrooms to keep up with demand.
Colac district inspires actor
JOHN Waters says a Colac district film project has given him a rare sense of artistic freedom.
Drug arrests follow community tip-offs
COMMUNITY tip-offs helped Colac police arrest five people for drug and weapon offences yesterday.
Apollo Bay community calls for heated pool
APOLLO Bay residents say the town has been calling for a new pool for 20 years.
Hospital hosts university students
MELBOURNE medical students have received their first taste of work at a regional hospital while visiting Colac.
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CHECK out what's happening in Colac and district this weekend.
New equipment to boost emergency services
NEW equipment means Colac’s State Emergency Services officers can be in more than one place at a time.
Canberra convoy hits the highway
A COLAC man protesting the Federal Government’s carbon tax says it’s important to represent Colac and district at a national rally.
