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Batting Birre’s big focus
New Birregurra leader Jack Parker says the Saints can play finals in 2021-22 if they solve their batting woes.
Quality cattle impress at sale
Colac Regional Saleyards had 160-head on offer at its weekly sale with high-quality cattle continuing to impress.
Keep an eye on crime
Police are asking homes and businesses with security surveillance to get in touch about a new initiative that could put a big dent in the city’s property crime.
Study helps Colac kids form healthy habits
A Deakin University-led project featuring Colac has shown primary school-aged children will adopt healthy lifestyles when the right social and environmental influences are in place.
A big finale for Year 12s
Trinity College Colac Year 12 students let their hair down last week, as they celebrated their last day of school. Students went all out in great costumes on Wednesday, dressing to the theme “as seen on the screen”.
Upgrades for hospitals
Colac Area Health, Great Ocean Road Health and Hesse Rural Health will receive State Government funding to improve their hospital facilities.
FREEDOM BECKONS: State prepares to reunite, before restrictions go for good
Local tourism businesses expect a bumper Melbourne Cup weekend to be the platform for a rewarding summer, when Melbourne residents make their long-awaited return later this week. Meanwhile, the state has outlined rules for the state’s freedom day next month when it reaches 90-per-cent vaccination, which will lift almost all COVID restrictions for good.
Boost for hopeful homebuyers
Colac homebuyers could have a quarter of their home cost covered with a new State Government initiative.