News

  • Drink driver blames mouth spray

    A Colac man who blamed a positive alcohol reading on mouth spray has lost his wheels and will face 12 months off the road.

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  • Increase of vaccine doses at GP clinics

    People aged 50 and over can receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at participating general practices from today.

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  • Opposition reveals $10B housing plan

    The Federal Opposition has unveiled a $10 billion plan to fix housing shortages across Australia, as Colac Otway Shire grapples with its own crisis.

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  • COVID compliance crackdown

    Local businesses could now cop on-the-spot fines of $1652 for failing to meet contact tracing requirements.

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  • Tax wins, internet improvements for farmers

    Colac district farmers will continue to benefit from tax breaks encouraging investment and a program to boost regional connectivity, following this year’s Federal Budget.

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  • Cultural reflection in colourful pieces

    Annie Kiel-Taggart’s Camperdown studio-loft PassionFish ArtHouse is an evolving project that reflects her childhood memories of being raised in the country.

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  • More trophy fish at Camperdown

    Camperdown’s Lake Purrumbete will see its status as a top fishing destination enhanced further with the release of 7000 tiger trout.

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  • Active kids learn about road safety and health

    Colac West Primary School students Tasman Bailey, Zoe Hus, Dom Georgiadis-Smith, Akira Kennedy and Inari Kennedy enjoyed a stroll to school last week as part of Walk Safely to School Day.

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