News

  • Fin-tastic trout release a big treat for anglers

    Dozens of Colac and district fishing enthusiasts turned out for the largest restocking of Lake Colac in almost 70 years.

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  • Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy

    Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.

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  • Platypus project inspires kids

    Forrest schoolkids will combine art with environmental studies through a new project that teaches the community about endangered animals.

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  • Bay groynes build begins

    New groynes at Apollo Bay designed to combat coastal erosion are taking shape, with more on the way.

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  • Architects snare school contracts

    Work is underway planning new multi-million-dollar school facilities at Birregurra and Lorne, with the State Government appointing architects for the projects.

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  • Colac Otway begins recruitment work

    Recruitment firm McArthur will help Colac Otway Shire Council find its new chief.

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  • Rain figures normal as La Nina officially ends

    Colac and district had close to average levels of rain in March.

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  • Council tightens loan policy

    Community groups shouldn’t bank on Colac Otway Shire Council guaranteeing their bank loans, a new policy says.

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