Articles by Jena Carr

  • Less waste going to landfills

    Colac Otway Shire’s rubbish burden has fallen by close to two per cent despite the end of soft plastic recycling.

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  • Bruce Street subdivision opposed

    A planning permit for a multi-lot subdivision in Colac is facing opposition, with Colac Otway Shire Council looking into the application’s next steps.

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  • Camperdown blaze controlled

    Eleven firefighting units banded together to help put out a fire near Camperdown.

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  • Gas explosion at campsite

    A gas bottle explosion at an Otway campground has prompted fire authorities to urge the Colac community to be careful when cooking this summer.

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  • Patrols to extend for weekend

    Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club is looking to set up patrols on an unmanned beach following the club’s busiest day for rescues this summer.

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  • TAFE campus recruiting for Colac students

    Colac’s South West TAFE campus has welcomed the public to learn more about the school through an information session.

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  • Rooftop bar plan and parking cut for Bay pub

    The Apollo Bay Hotel could get bigger, with the owners seeking planning approval for a rooftop bar and permanent beer garden, plus a reduction in car parking.

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  • Colac’s average home values down eight per cent

    Colac’s average property prices have eased eight per cent since July, but a local real estate agent remains positive that the market will improve.

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