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Council and state mired in contamination dispute
Surf Coast Shire Council and the Victorian Government are at a stalemate over lead-poisoned land at Winchelsea Common, with each party insisting that the other is responsible for its management.
MP takes stance over drilling
Corangamite MP Libby Coker has launched a petition opposing new fossil fuel projects near the Twelve Apostles.
Whale watchers in for a promising season
An environment officer says she is expecting a promising season for southern right whale sightings off the south-west coast.
Carbon-neutral proposal for Colac and district
Local environmentalists have submitted their plans for a carbon-neutral future to Colac Otway Shire Council.
COVID test numbers ease
The fluctuation in Colac’s COVID-19 testing numbers in the past month is reflective of Victoria’s COVID-19 situation, Colac Area Health community health executive director Jo Stevens says.
Engineers assess collapsed bridge
There’s no timeline yet on a fix to a Chapple Vale bridge that collapsed under a truck last week.
Appeal to find calf
The owner of a calf that went missing from Cobden has appealed for its return.
QR code advice for workplaces
Colac and district businesses have received a reminder of the importance of QR codes to ensure community safety amid COVID-19.