Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Kinder finish likely 2020

    A troublesome redevelopment of Colac’s Winifred Nance kindergarten has hit another snag, and Colac Otway Shire Council might not finish the build until next year.

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  • BATS BANNED

    A state authority has given Colac Otway Shire Council the green light to get rid of flying foxes from the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • Pig farmer positive after tough period

    A Colac district pork company director says the pig industry is looking up after a tough 18 months.

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  • Bridge builders closer to final phase

    Construction on Colac’s new Barongarook Creek Bridge progressed into its next phase this week, as workers began forming the bridge deck.

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  • Family violence statistics rising

    Colac’s police and family violence services are teaming up to respond to a rise in reported incidents across the region.

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  • Smith wins gold

    Colac Gun Club product Penny Smith has won gold at a World Cup event in Finland.

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  • Dumped animals pollute creek

    Offenders are continuing to dump animal carcasses in a creek at Barongarook West, with Colac Otway Shire Council warning that people caught could face thousands of dollars in fines.

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  • Safe plate event to deter thieves

    Colac and district motorists can soon ensure their number plates never go missing.

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