News

  • Festival boosts coast tourism

    Apollo Bay businesses and accommodation providers have experienced a “bumper weekend” thanks to the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, which had a record-breaking number of participants.

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  • Ethnic leaders back ocean training

    A proposed Victorian Blue Ocean Safety Skills centre at Apollo Bay could cut drowning deaths in multicultural communities, ethnic leaders say.

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  • Ombudsman praises help during crisis

    A state watchdog has praised Colac Otway Shire Council for its lenient approach to rates collection.

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  • Housing crisis and COVID exacerbate nurse shortage

    A lack of international nurses and a housing shortage are only accentuating a demand for nurses, that has long been a challenge in regional areas, two health services say.

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  • Cobden servo sign blocked

    The state planning umpire has upheld Corangamite Shire Council’s decision to block a permit for a floodlit promotional sign at a Cobden service station.

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  • Thousands of trout released

    More catchable fish are now in Lake Colac as part of a major State Government restocking plan.

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  • Fuel thief caught on stolen bike

    A petrol thief who was caught riding a stolen bike has avoided jail.

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  • Big attraction for car lovers

    Car lovers and restorers will find a wonderland of car parts, memorabilia and more at the first Colac Swap Meet this weekend.

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