Articles by Carla Okai

  • Mayor’s casting vote approves quarry

    Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook has used his casting vote to pave the way for a basalt quarry at Birregurra.

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  • Palliative hospice nearly finished

    Builders are busy preparing Colac’s palliative care hospice for a community open day.

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  • Willow removal helps river

    Water authorities say removing willows from Colac district waterways is helping farmers and boosting the environment.

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  • Fire season ending without a fizzle

    Colac and district’s quietest fire season in more than three decades is officially drawing to a close.

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  • Alternative plan for harbour

    An Apollo Bay lobby group has released an alternative plan for the town’s harbour, rivalling civic leaders’ plans for the site.

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  • Council faces wind farm red tape

    Colac Otway Shire Council will face extra red tape and growing costs when it takes over wind farm applications from the State Government.

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  • Celebrating women’s day

    More than 100 women will gather at Birregurra tomorrow to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

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  • Helping hand for community groups

    A Colac philanthropic group is offering community groups a helping hand.

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