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  • Council finally passes governance rules

    Surf Coast Shire Council has finally signed off on a new set of governance rules, but not before a last hurrah to have the contentious policy changed at the last minute.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision not to join a regional climate change alliance dominates letters in today’s Colac Herald.

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  • New land plan to tackle housing shortage

    Corangamite Shire Council has adopted a new strategy to address a critical housing supply shortage for its largest towns.

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  • Nominations set to close on Friday for Colac district business awards

    Colac Chamber of Commerce is reminding businesses to apply for the region’s business excellence awards by Friday.

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  • Firewood season opens

    Firewood collection season opens today but people must follow COVID-19 restrictions when leaving home.

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  • Witnesses wanted after slashing spree

    Colac authorities are calling for witnesses to come forward after offenders went on a tyre-slashing spree.

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  • Hedge removal postponed

    Colac Cemetery’s plans to remove an overgrown cypress hedge are on hold after regional Victoria entered its seventh lock-down.

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  • Lockdown extends, exposure sites grow

    Colac and district people will remain in COVID-19 lockdown beyond Thursday, after Victoria extended its lockdown and recorded its highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases this year.

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