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Federal politicians share ideas on housing, NDIS
Opposition members Senator Michael Sukkar and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Colac-based businesses to address housing needs and the NDIS this week.
Housing, health, climate and education priorities
Housing, accessible health care, climate change and more money into public education.
Court hears door slam followed drug argument
A Stawell man has avoided a criminal record but must pay a $375 fine for assaulting a woman with a door in Colac.
Man airlifted in ‘freak accident’ near Apollo Bay
A man was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital yesterday hospital after a tree branch went through his windscreen in what police say was a “freak accident” near Apollo Bay.
Former mayor slams council budget
Colac Otway Shire Council is mismanaging its finances and facilities, a former mayor says – wasting ratepayer money on “woke” committees instead of spending it on community needs.
Coastal college embraces artivism
Raising awareness about seismic testing through art has been a powerful experience for Peter Day and Apollo Bay youngsters during his time with them at school.
Council enrolment changes for voters
Colac Otway Shire Council is urging people to enrol to vote in the 2024 council election, with a recent change to the rules potentially leaving out 700,000 voters across the state.
Birre leads planning for BMX project
Birregurra families are calling for council help to get wheels-up on a ground-breaking community-led BMX project.