Campaigners pushing to prevent pumping
Campaigners are heightening their opposition to Barwon Water’s groundwater pumping at Barwon Downs, as the water authority pushes to renew a licence to extract water from the site.
RSL backs memorial move
Apollo Bay RSL has backed plans to move the town’s war memorial to make way for a new roundabout, but a civic leader is calling for further community consultation.
Colac to have new entrances
Colac will soon have a revamped western entrance, with Colac Otway Shire Council finalising concept designs for a sign welcoming motorists.
Brigade taking on department site
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District remembers ‘kind and loving’ man
Tributes are flowing for Beeac’s Murray Howard, a grandfather, respected beef farmer and former district teacher, who died while swimming in the Lorne Pier to Pub.
Ruling against resort vindicates public campaign
An objector to a proposed Apollo Bay resort says the State Government’s decision to block the plan draws a “line in the sand” for the town’s future development.
Pink lake amazes from above
Bright colour changes to Colac district water bodies have captivated a pilot flying overhead.
Lake level too low for yachts
Water evaporation at Lake Colac looks set to force Colac sailors 35 kilometres away to finish their racing season at Lake Purrumbete.
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