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Colac solar group shines
A new Colac and district sustainability group will meet this week to establish its structure and aims.
Summer downpour diminishes fire risk
Colac and district fire authorities are hoping for another downpour next month to virtually bring an end to high-risk fire days for the season.
District history to draw crowd
Organisers are busy preparing Colac’s showgrounds for an annual heritage festival.
Volunteers return home
Colac and district volunteer firefighters have helped recovery efforts in flood-affected central Victoria.
Repair work on mansion
Work to protect and weatherproof Colac’s iconic Balnagowan House is almost finished.
Residents urged to inspect plans
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Fashion’s finest on show at cup
The race is on for Colac and district racegoers to find the perfect outfit for the annual Colac Cup.
Theft of exotic bird leaves owner lost
A Colac woman says she feels “lost” after the theft of her rare pet bird.
Producers concerned over milk price cuts
Colac district dairy farmers are up in arms about supermarket milk price cuts as retail giants exchange shots in a price war.
Blue-green algae stock alert
Farmers are being urged to check farm dams frequently for blue-green algal blooms following recent heavy rain.
Government pledge for panther search
The State Government will investigate the mysterious Otways panther.
Independent is open for petrol price talks
One of Australia’s most influential politicians says he would be happy to hear about Colac and district’s petrol pricing woes.
Hoon smashes fence in late-night incident
A Colac couple say they awoke with shock when a hoon driver smashed into their front fence
Digital switch to come later
Broadcasters have put on hold a fast-tracked digital television change-over at Lorne.
Ocean Road closure leads to Colac visits
Closing the Great Ocean Road has hurt Apollo Bay businesses but has had bittersweet benefits for Colac tourism operators.
Colac festivities draw thousands
Australian flags decked out Colac’s Memorial Square on Wednesday for Australia Day celebrations.
Two teens share honour
Two teenagers will share Colac Otway Shire’s young citizen of the year title.
A lifetime of service earns award
Colac Otway Shire’s citizen of the year says he has always thought “you get out twice as much as what you put in”.
Beeac art workshop unleashes creativity
Budding artists can unleash their creativity at Beeac this weekend.
Companies reject fuel summit invite
Fuel companies and a federal watchdog have refused to attend Colac civic leaders’ summit to discuss high petrol prices.
Contractors owed thousands
Contractors are trying to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars from the former owners of Colac’s historic Balnagowan House.
Petrol campaign could hurt business
An Apollo Bay businesswoman says a petition protesting the district’s petrol prices is hurting her business.
Fuel petition reaches target
A Colac district man has reached his goal of collecting 6000 names for a petrol petition.
Patients praise district doctor
Patients and residents have sprung to the defence of a Colac doctor at the centre of an anonymous campaign.
