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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.
Taking the stage for national day
For Colac’s Hayley Evans, Australia Day means celebrating what makes Australia great – good mates and good music.
Rural development review
A rural living strategy will come under the spotlight as Colac and district's civic leaders unite at a meeting tomorrow.
Council wants views about cycling trail
Colac civic leaders want the public’s views on an iconic district rail trail.
Hypnotic treatment saves life and cash
A Simpson man who smoked more than 80 cigarettes a day says he quit smoking after trying hypnotherapy.
Blame rain for fallen branch
A tree surgeon and arborist has blamed heavy rain for an elm tree branch crashing into Colac’s Murray Street.
Teen’s music dream comes true
Studying music at the University of Melbourne has been a dream for Colac’s Tegan Murray for “a really long time”.
Colac students enjoy leadership retreat
Three Colac Secondary College students had the experience of a lifetime at a Year 12 leadership camp.
Big year ahead for Year 11 teenagers
School is about to get serious for Colac and district students starting Year 11 next week.
Dairy company is milking strong global conditions
A rise in milk prices from dairy company Fonterra has put smiles on the faces of south-west dairy farmers.
Farm studies give options
A Colac district teen hopes to combine agriculture studies with a passion for aid work.
Upcoming heat could harm cows
A peak Australia dairying body has warned dairy farmers to be aware of the risk of heat stress on cows.
Vineyards’ vigilance vanquishing fungus
Colac and district grape growers are winning the fight against a fungus that has devastated crops in south-east Australia.
This music’s not garbage
Tiny hands made loud music at Colac’s performing arts centre on Friday.
Warmer months will follow rains
Colac is heading into a hot and dry three months.
District expert to help in flood
A leading Colac emergency service manager is assisting emergency workers in flood-soaked north-west Victoria.
Retailer rejects “mass hysteria”
A Colac fruit and vegetable retailer says “mass hysteria” over the flood crisis’ impact on fresh produce prices is unnecessary.
Inquest could shock families
Former Colac policeman Peter Goonan says a coronial inquest into the death of Colac man Hugh Wilson will have “significant ramifications” for the town.
Citizenship excites teen
Not many people can say they were born in one country but have dual citizenship in two others.
Victim knifed during attack
An attempted mugging in central Colac has left a man with stab wounds.
