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Decaying highway claiming more cars
Colac vehicle towers are rescuing multiple cars each day that are falling victim to dangerous potholes on the Princes Highway.
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Finalists prepare for awards night
Colac and district’s business community will celebrate its first awards ceremony in four years this weekend. The Colac Herald has spoken with organisers, judges and finalists ahead of the big return.
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Fresh faces to add new excitement
The new Colac-South West Premier Cricket League is set to raise the standard of cricket in the district as two neighbouring associations join forces this summer.
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Crews powering on with Otway works
Multiple Powercor crews have teamed up to repair powerlines near Gellibrand in one of the network’s most “remote and challenging areas”.

Residents can have say on projects at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents can help shape the future of town planning, road safety and flood response at a Colac Otway Shire Council community session this weekend.

Fun facts about Colac water bird
The great crested grebe is a fascinating native species with a mesmerising courtship ritual, an adorable nursing quirk and more feathers than most.

Fees waived under new support
The State Government will roll out a new relief package for drought-affected farmers, including across Colac and district.
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Local tennis players get a taste of the big time
Colac district tennis players came face-to-face with tennis royalty and the Australian Open trophies at the Sustainable Regional Tennis Roadshow.

Former local set for world triathlon
Seven years after competing at the World Triathlon Championships, Alana Park is returning to the international stage with a point to prove.

Colac soars in opening round
The Colac Kookas men’s team’s scoring power was on full display in its opening round matches.

Best start in years for Kookas squad
The Colac Kookas women’s team has enjoyed its best start to a Country Basketball League campaign in recent years.
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