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New site for burnt shop
Hesse Rural Health has proposed a new location for its hospital op shop that was destroyed by fire at Winchelsea last year.
Sixth award win for Colac agency
Colac’s Richardson Real Estate and its director Troy Kincaid have once again picked up gongs in RateMyAgent’s annual awards.
Drink driver blames mouth spray
A Colac man who blamed a positive alcohol reading on mouth spray has lost his wheels and will face 12 months off the road.
Increase of vaccine doses at GP clinics
People aged 50 and over can receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at participating general practices from today.
Opposition reveals $10B housing plan
The Federal Opposition has unveiled a $10 billion plan to fix housing shortages across Australia, as Colac Otway Shire grapples with its own crisis.
COVID compliance crackdown
Local businesses could now cop on-the-spot fines of $1652 for failing to meet contact tracing requirements.
Tax wins, internet improvements for farmers
Colac district farmers will continue to benefit from tax breaks encouraging investment and a program to boost regional connectivity, following this year’s Federal Budget.
Cultural reflection in colourful pieces
Annie Kiel-Taggart’s Camperdown studio-loft PassionFish ArtHouse is an evolving project that reflects her childhood memories of being raised in the country.