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‘Less than ideal’ bike racks removed
Less than 24 hours after the Colac Otway Shire Council installed bike racks on Colac’s Murray Street, the racks were removed.
Caleb’s art keeps fire burning
The drive behind artist Caleb Clarke’s participation in his first exhibition is “keeping the fire burning”.
Chicken farm considered at Birregurra
A proposed chicken meat farm at Birregurra should get the green light, a planning report says – but with a laundry list of conditions, including fewer birds.
Elliminyt pavilion’s potential upgrade
Upgrading Elliminyt Recreation Reserve’s crumbling pavilion could boost off-field community use and help attract housing in Colac, a report says.
Lake group proposal
A Lake Colac advisory committee could reduce its membership this week, if the council supports new terms of reference that cut the number of community representatives and council staff involved in the group.
Council to consider new cleaning contract
A mobile app would help proposed new contractors keep Colac Otway Shire facilities squeaky clean for at least the next three years.
Tiger stars alongside VFL duo
Colac Tiger Ben McCarthy had his “best game of the year” in a midfield boosted by the return of VFL-listed footballer Bailey Scott.