News
Fears over new state tax
Real estate industry figures say a planned State Government property tax hike will discourage housing development and hamstring efforts to fix Colac’s supply shortage.
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.
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.
Ombudsman praises help during crisis
A state watchdog has praised Colac Otway Shire Council for its lenient approach to rates collection.
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.
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.
Thousands of trout released
More catchable fish are now in Lake Colac as part of a major State Government restocking plan.
Fuel thief caught on stolen bike
A petrol thief who was caught riding a stolen bike has avoided jail.