Articles tagged: wild weather
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Wind gusts near 100kmh, topple district trees
Wild weather lashed the Colac district over the weekend, with SES volunteers clearing fallen trees that blocked their paths as they headed into the Otways for callouts.
September 1, 2025
Naomi Newcombe
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Family escapes uninjured after roof ripped from home
A Colac district family who woke to 130-kilometre winds ripping the roof off their home have been left in shock and forced to seek emergency housing.
September 4, 2024
Liam McCullagh
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Colac shops damaged in wild weather
Colac businesses are staying positive in the wake of storm damage that has forced one business to close its doors until further notice.
September 4, 2024
Naomi Newcombe
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Council meeting ends in chaos
It was a stormy meeting for Colac Otway Shire Council on Wednesday, with tensions running high and frequent technical difficulties occurring impacted by the wild weather in the district.
August 30, 2024
Naomi Newcombe
