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CFA crews contain scrub fire
Fire crews were yesterday battling a grass and scrub fire just east of Colac.
Fire warning for campers
Campgrounds across the Otways will fill up this summer, and Forest Fire Management Victoria is urging campers to follow campfire safety rules.
Driving and theft charges
A Colac woman with a history of theft has been caught stealing and driving repeatedly on a suspended licence.
Grant will keep Gelli warm
Gellibrand residents will be able to stay warm in their upgraded hall thanks to a new grant.
A jolly Christmas at aged care home
Barongarook Gardens aged-care home staff and residents enjoyed a delicious feast and a visit from Santa and his elves at a Christmas lunch this week.
Cobden newsagency to close
Cobden’s residents are “devastated” that the town’s newsagency and lottery outlet is closing.
Top lights on show
Find out the people’s choice award winner in the Colac and District Christmas Lights Competition.
Masks back indoors as Omicron variant spreads
The State Government has reintroduced mandatory masks in indoor settings to respond to the spread of the Omicron variant and reduce COVID-19 exposure over the Christmas and new year period.