News

  • Rural rezoning plan released

    Farming land would be rezoned for housing developments at the outskirts of towns including Camperdown under a proposed town planning change.

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  • More cash for dairy roads

    The Federal Government has matched a cash commitment to key Colac district dairy supply routes, in a further boost for the region’s rural roads.

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  • Coroner: State not to blame for death

    A recent report into the death of a Colac man who was born blind and deaf has highlighted past issues with state care.

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  • Youth avoids prison

    A teenager who stabbed another youth in the shoulder and head at Apollo Bay has avoided jail.

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  • Winch man rams cop cars

    A Winchelsea man who allegedly rammed two police cars at Geelong will wait behind bars to face court.

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  • Mother clocked at 183kmh

    Colac road police have been left flabbergasted after detecting a mum travelling at more than 180kmh on the Princes Highway – on Mother’s Day.

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  • Housing tops district budget wants

    Programs to fix Colac’s housing shortage are at the top of Colac Otway Shire Council’s wishlist for this year’s Federal Budget, which will be revealed tomorrow.

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  • Newspapers still essential, survey says

    The future of local newspapers will be a key issue for voters at the next Federal Election, new research shows.

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