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Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Tigers losing defender to England
COLAC Tigers will be without reliable defender Alex Adams for the Geelong Football League season.
No hurry for extra car parks in Colac
COLAC’S leaders say they can address car-parking concerns but will not “rush in” to demolish the former Civic Home Hardware building for car spaces.
Plan to ban cars from botanic gardens
COLAC Otway Shire Council is considering banning cars from the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Woman lucky to escape serious injury
POLICE have warned motorists to be cautious on Otways and coastal roads after two crashes near Lorne.
Family will retrace historic car journey
THE family of the first man to drive a car to Cape Otway Lightstation will retrace the historic journey.
Otways tourism group dissolves
COLAC and district’s top tourism group has split up amid frustration at drawn-out talks over the future of the region’s tourism industry.
Friends unscathed in Bali earthquake
THREE Colac district friends on an Indonesian holiday have escaped injury after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the tourist hub of Bali.
Colac district’s appeal lures visitors
COLAC district’s natural attractions have been a focus during the school holidays.