Articles by Lydia Kennedy

  • Ocean Road overhaul proposed

    The Great Ocean Road Taskforce has recommended appointing a lead agency to help the regional tourist attraction reach its full potential.

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  • Severe risk

    Colac district is facing severe fire danger tomorrow and “unprecedented” dry conditions with authorities calling in extra firefighting aircraft.

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  • Business closures hit Colac

    Colac business leader Ernie Andres says he believes people don’t realise the “damage” shopping outside the district has done to the region’s retail sector.

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  • Principal pleading for a new school crossing

    A Colac primary school principal is calling on local authorities to establish a school crossing to make navigating a busy intersection easier.

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  • Donation saves disability program after theft

    The generosity of a Colac business owner has helped a Colac disability activity group get one step closer to cycling around the region again.

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  • Head shave supports relative

    Apollo Bay’s Grace Johnston channelled her sense of helplessness into a positive and supportive gesture to comfort a terminally ill family member with the help of her community.

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  • MP wants a 110kmh limit

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan will support an increased speed limit on Princes Highway west if the road meets necessary safety standards.

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  • Burnout lobbyists change tactics

    Colac car enthusiasts say they will not go through the Colac Otway Shire Council to determine the feasibility of a motor trials complex within the region.

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