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  • Action on sexual harassment

    An auditor’s survey indicates that 8.7 per cent of Colac Otway Shire Council staff have either experienced or witnessed sexual harassment, the council says. But the council also says it has worked hard to address the concerning statistic, with a leading regional gender equality advocate commending the action. The figure comes off the back of […]

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  • Dairy beef grows in popularity

    A Irrewarra beef producer has noticed a growing trend in using beef bulls over dairy heifers as more farmers tap into the dairy beef market.

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  • Trinity students celebrate athletics day

    Trinity College students hit the track this week in their most colourful and creative costumes to celebrate the school’s athletics day.

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  • Matching qualifications for mother and daughter

    A Timboon mother and daughter didn’t let a pandemic stop them from achieving their study goals, with the pair graduating with a diploma of nursing.

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  • Abalone diver aiming for domestic rebound

    A Port Campbell abalone diver hopes the domestic market is the future for him as the abalone industry continues to progress despite COVID setbacks.

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  • District drug crimes spike

    Colac Otway has recorded its second-highest level of crime in a decade, but the increase is largely because of new COVID offences.

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  • Rotary donation boosts hospital care

    Volunteers have helped Colac’s hospital secure a new piece of vital urgent care equipment.

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  • BOUNDARY SHIFT: Apollo Bay, Winch and Lorne could move to Wannon

    Apollo Bay, Lorne and Winchelsea will change federal electorates, while the Corangamite electorate will change its name to Tucker under Australian Electoral Commission plans.

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