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  • Inspired to create Colac parkrun

    Watching the benefits exercise brings to her young son has inspired local schoolteacher Jayne Brumby to create a parkrun movement in Colac. 

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  • A passion for vintage Holdens unites family

    Marengo’s Dave Kohout says his passion for vintage cars started more out of necessity when he was younger.

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  • Local Landcare leader to run for council

    A desire to see if he can create change working within local government has prompted Apollo Bay conservationist and young dad Oliver Kerr to nominate for this year’s council election.

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  • Council supports breastfeeding rights

    Colac Otway Shire Council is showing its support for the rights of breastfeeding women by registering key council-owned facilities as ‘Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere’ venues.

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  • Housing crisis highlighted

    Over 300 blue origami houses displayed at Colac Library this week serve as a reminder of the “urgent need” of housing across the region.

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  • Camp Quality market collects vital funds

    Colac Camp Quality Convoy for Kids has raised an impressive $4400 at their indoor market over the weekend.

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  • Otways extravaganza arrives

    Otways Winter Festival is fast approaching, with the fantastic festival set for this Sunday.

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  • Jail time for ram-raid offender

    A Lorne man who caused $10,000 of damage to a Colac service station while in a drug-fueled paranoia will spend the next seven months in prison.

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