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Apollo Bay officially owns town’s former kinder

Apollo Bay’s community is rejoicing in multiple wins this week, with the former kindergarten officially transferring into the hands of a community trust and a $50,000 grant awarded to the group to upgrade the building.

By Naomi NewcombeMay 23, 2025
Children enjoy national storytime fun

A tale of a truck driver, his cat, and their journey to reunite has captivated children in Colac and across the country.

By Jacob TraynorMay 23, 2025
Rovers to tread new ground

On the brink of a new season, the Colac Otway Rovers are ready to chart new territory.

By Jamie BealeMay 23, 2025

Apollo Bay officially owns town’s former kinder

Apollo Bay’s community is rejoicing in multiple wins this week, with the former kindergarten officially transferring into the hands of a community trust and a $50,000 grant awarded to the group to upgrade the building.

By Naomi NewcombeMay 23, 2025

Colac’s 4G returns after Telstra outage

A hardware fault at a Colac Telstra tower was the cause of poor 4G service in the city earlier this week.

By Naomi NewcombeMay 23, 2025

Shire awards return in 2026

Colac Otway Shire’s community awards will skip the 2025 edition, with the awards returning in January next year. The move will give the current recipients an extra six months with their titles.

By Naomi NewcombeMay 23, 2025

Defender helps Saints lock down

A Birregurra goal defender says the attention to detail and commitment shown by her new club is something she’s never experienced playing netball before.

By Jamie BealeMay 23, 2025

CDFNL interleague football squad reduced

The Colac district league has cut its initial 65-man under-25 interleague squad down 34 players.

By Louis DarcyMay 23, 2025

Top Tiger shows early consistency

A Colac football coach says youngster Micah Robb could easily mix it at VFL level following a stellar start to his career in the Geelong football league.

By Louis DarcyMay 23, 2025

Reducing the Built Environment’s Carbon Footprint: The Developer’s Role in Sustainability

Buildings and construction spew a whopping 37% of the world’s energy-related carbon emissions. That’s not just a slice of the pie. It’s more than a third of the whole thing.

By Third Party ContributorMay 15, 2025

From Policy to Practice: Understanding Environmental Management Systems

Changing the way we live on a global scale is a tall order – but it’s essential for conserving the quality of life of literally billions of people worldwide.

By Third Party ContributorMay 15, 2025

Escape to Victoria’s Scenic State Parks: Perfect Weekend Road Trip Ideas

Big towns are great, until they’re not. When the noise, traffic, or same-old routines start to wear thin, it might be time to hit the road. The good news? In Victoria, you don’t have to go far to feel like you’ve gone somewhere completely different.

By Third Party ContributorMay 15, 2025

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