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Letters to the editor
Petrol prices, fossil fuels, climate change and acronyms come up for debate in today’s letters.
River repairs start
Barwon Water says it is working to improve the health of the West Barwon River, following floods in the area.
Surf Coast amenity rules under review
Surf Coast Shire residents can have their say about rules governing public amenity and burnoffs for the first time in 10 years.
Donations help struggling teens
Colac Evening VIEW Club has called on the community to donate to its fundraising for The Smith Family Winter Appeal.
Lockdown to lift tomorrow
School, business and sport can all resume across Colac and district from tomorrow as Victoria’s lockdown lifts.
Pickers’ pay under debate
A labour union is pushing for a guaranteed minimum wage for farm workers. Otway Blueberries’ Wayne Knight said the proposed change wouldn’t affect his business, but warned of impacts on low-value crop producers.
Ashlyn’s haircut on hold
Colac student Ashlyn Murnane will have more time to smash her fundraising targets for a children’s cancer charity after Victoria’s lockdown derailed her plans.
Federal cash for family daycare
Local childcare services will share in Federal Government funding for the sector.