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  • Construction to start on new government office

    WORK will start this month on a new $4.6-million government office and depot at Gellibrand.

    By Third Party ContributorJanuary 5, 2015
  • Fire season plans swing into action

    Colac district’s fire season plans are in full flight with a multi-agency training day boosting crews’ preparations.

    By Devon McGillicuddyNovember 21, 2014
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    Evidence continues to mount that Colac is leading Evidence continues to mount that Colac is leading the way in regional health research, with an impressive new appointment.

Deakin’s School of Medicine has recognised Colac Area Health chief executive Fiona Brew’s dedication to research by appointing her as an affiliate professor.

The prestigious role involves supporting clinical education and student supervision, especially when it comes to placement.

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    The Hey Mate - We’ve Got Your Back community res The Hey Mate - We’ve Got Your Back community resilience program was launched yesterday in support of drought affected families. 

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    Premier Jacinta Allan has spoken to media outside Premier Jacinta Allan has spoken to media outside the first meeting of a drought taskforce at Camperdown today. 

The taskforce will look at how to distribute millions in aid to drought affected areas across the state. 

See Monday’s Colac Herald for more from the press conference.
    Champion @southcolacsc footballer Ben Cox says he Champion @southcolacsc footballer Ben Cox says he has no thought of retirement on the eve of his 200th senior football match for the Roos.

The 36-year-old will celebrate the major milestone with friends and family when the Roos host Simpson tomorrow.

Cox will also become a life member of the South Colac Football Netball Club.

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    Colac Highway Patrol is urging drivers to take ext Colac Highway Patrol is urging drivers to take extra care on the road this King’s Birthday long weekend with the arrival of winter, foggy conditions and increased traffic.

Victoria Police’s Operation Regal kicked off this morning with police ramping up enforcement across the state during the long weekend. The operation ends at midnight on Monday.

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