Articles tagged: Colac Otway Repair Cafe
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Sewing machine grant boosts Colac repairers
Colac’s Repair Café has been busy putting a recent boost to use in its journey of sustainability.
August 8, 2025
Hannah Toohey
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Cafe provides solution to throw-away society
In its first 12 months, Colac Otway Repair Café saved 323 kilograms of items from going into landfill.
February 26, 2024
Hannah Toohey
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It’s not junk if it’s fixable
The regular chimes of a bell sound out the success of the Colac Otway Repair Café.
June 21, 2023
David McKenzie
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Bringing lights back to life
Colac Otway’s Repair Café had a quiet December session but repaired lots of Christmas lights ahead of Christmas.
December 9, 2022
Naomi Newcombe
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Cafe reducing landfill with nifty repair jobs
Colac’s Repair Café has saved 450 kilograms of potential waste from entering landfill in its first three months.
October 5, 2022
A Staff Reporter
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Solid turnout for inaugural meeting
A group of volunteers with a knack for repairs and mission to reduce waste are supporting the launch of the Colac Otway Repair Café.
July 6, 2022
Greta Lannen
