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Crashes avoid the worst
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.
Police issue safety reminder as thefts increase
Thefts have increased by almost 60 per cent in Colac Otway shire across 12 months, new crime data reveals.
MP welcomes new Liberal leader to visit region
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is looking forward to new Liberal Party leader Brad Battin visiting Colac.
CPA praises media assistance package
A regional newspaper group that includes the Colac Herald has welcomed a Federal Government package to help sustain public interest journalism.
City is great place to retire
Colac is one of the best places in the state to retire, an international geography website says.
Cramped: calls for free camp boost
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says the council needs to look at boosting Meredith Park’s strained facilities “sooner rather than later”.
Colac CFA supports Grampians
A quiet Christmas and New Year period locally led to Colac Fire Brigade offering a helping hand to the fire-stricken Grampians region.
Honour for court support roles
A trip to court can be an extremely stressful time, but for more than 25 years Colac’s Neil O’Grady and George Roberts have made it their goal to support anybody who attends.