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Call for a sensible lockdown approach
A Colac business advocacy group wants the State Government to avoid lumping the whole state together when it comes to COVID restrictions.
Man airlifted after falling on coast rocks
Emergency services had to stretcher a man up a steep embankment after he fell and hit his head while fishing near the Great Ocean Road.
Federal backing for Avalon push
There’s fresh hope that Avalon Airport could become home to Victoria’s dedicated COVID-19 quarantine facility, after the Federal Government reportedly indicated its support for the project.
Affordable rental plan for council-owned estate
Developers interested in council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street would have to guarantee 15 per cent of the site for affordable rentals under a council proposal.
Funding boosts family violence services
Colac’s top health service has welcomed significant funding commitments for family violence support this month, and wants to see a fair share of cash flow for the region.
Beautiful Bay coast stirs Polish painter
The Otways coast has reignited a Polish expat’s passion for art, after the demands of fine arts training as a teen stifled her creativity.
LIVING THE DREAM: Michael finds his passion
Cororooke dairy farmer Michael Demasi has found his calling as a dairy farmer. The 17-year-old turned to milking shortly after leaving school and he hasn’t looked back.
Big hopes for new velodrome
The Colac Cycling Club is on track to attract new members to the club with a new purpose-built velodrome.