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Storm ravages Colac district
Building damage, road closures and widespread blackouts hit the Colac district as a storm lashed the region. Local businesses, schools and homes felt the impact of a vicious storm that rolled across Victoria overnight Thursday and early Friday morning. Colac SES brigades had multiple crews clearing fallen trees from homes, buildings and powerlines from the […]
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
This stylish home has enormous appeal, from its elevated position overlooking Colac and surrounding districts, to its tasteful, landscaped garden and stunning residence.
Fresh faces for health board
Colac’s health service has welcomed three fresh faces to help set is course – and with them, three extraordinary stories in healthcare.
New Polwarth boundaries revealed
Colac and district will vote for the same MP as Torquay at next year’s state election.
Career opportunities at AKD
Major Colac employer AKD is recruiting for its 2022 intake of apprentices, graduates and gap-year employees.
Testing time for VCE students
After almost two years plagued with lockdowns, remote learning and COVID interruptions, Colac district’s resilient VCE students have kicked off their final written exams.
Mountains of goodwill with this good wool
Corangamarah aged-care home staff and residents are overwhelmed at a flood of generous donations of wool, patterns and needles for residents to keep up their knitting and crocheting skills.
Awards set to move from Australia Day
Colac Otway Shire Council will pick a new date for its community awards, ditching Australia Day in a move that supporters say could boost participation.