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  • Kennett toilet talks extended

    The Kennett River community will have more time to talk with Colac Otway Shire Council about designs for new public toilets, parking and traffic changes.

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  • Jobseeker rate rise criticised

    The Federal Government will increase its base Jobseeker rate from April, but unemployed Australians will lose $100 a fortnight when COVID-19 supplements end next month.

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  • New chapter set to begin for library services

    Access to more books and children’s programs is on the way as Colac Otway Shire Council prepares to transfer its libraries to the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Readers share their thoughts on wildlife deaths on roads and COVID quarantine.

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  • Funding boost for road to Ballarat

    Regular travellers between Colac and Ballarat will benefit from a $1.89-million road upgrade.

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  • Main street congestion talks

    Concerned residents have met with roads authorities to discuss concerns with rising congestion in Colac’s Murray Street near the new 7-Eleven petrol station.

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  • Apollo Bay earns top marks

    Apollo Bay has claimed the crown of the best holiday destination in Victoria and is on the podium for Australia in travel website Wotif’s yearly awards.

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  • Fourth blaze at property

    Authorities are investigating a fourth fire at a Colac district property in eight days, this time inside a house.

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