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Bay protest off to Parliament
Local climate activists and fishers will descend on Melbourne next week to protest against seismic testing for gas exploration off the Otways coast.
Algae shuts down lake
Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri is closed to the public while authorities monitor a toxic blue-green algae bloom.
Rescuers back surf centre
Rescuers who saved a family of four from drowning at a notorious surf rip have backed calls to urgently fund Apollo Bay’s proposed Victorian Blue Ocean Safety Skills centre.
Highway progress
Lane closures on the Princes Highway near Camperdown will remain until near the end of this month, during construction of overtaking lanes.
Protection for health workers
The administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has continued in Colac, with priority Colac Area Health staff receiving the jab.
Reid farm wins big accolade
Carlisle River dairy farmers Matt and Alli Reid are back to business after winning the Farmer of the Year award.
Court date set for Colac doc
A doctor accused of rape and sexual misconduct towards patients and who practised in Colac last year will face court in July.
Drivers transported to hospital
A Swan Marsh man who was involved in a crash with a milk tanker remains in a