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Letters to the editor
Climate change and federal politics feature as hot topics in today’s letters, in the lead-up to a likely election in May.
Police seek fire insight
Police have again appealed for witnesses following a suspicious garage fire in Colac this week.
Bubbles solve gas issues
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on all outdoor grillers to ensure their barbecue gas bottle connections are safe before they start sizzling.
Bakehouse calls time on family tradition
A big chapter in Colac history will come to a close on Friday when Thwaites Bakehouse closes its doors after 113 years.
Police investigate garage fire
Colac police are appealing for information after fire engulfed a garage in the early hours of Monday morning.
MP unsatisfied with response to fire verdict
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and Energy Safe Victoria need to put words into actions, and publicly front Garvoc community members affected by the 2018 St Patrick’s Day fires.
Graduates eager for offers
Colac’s 2021 Year 12 graduates are eagerly awaiting their first-round university offers on Friday.
Works begin at old school site
Site works have started for a construction of a new Colac Specialist School at the former Colac High School site, and tests have cleared the site of asbestos.