News

  • Federal funding could unlock residential land

    A Federal Government grant could help unlock Elliminyt land for development, deliver water for recreation and create more parkland in the city.

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  • Federal cash wanted for Winch river walk

    Surf Coast Shire Council will ask for Federal funding for the second stage of a Winchelsea river walk, as the trademark project of its first stage takes shape.

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  • Objection to Otway gas plan

    Local climate campaigners have backed an Australian Senator’s rebuke of a planned gas project that could impact Apollo Bay fishers.

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  • Kennett toilet talks extended

    The Kennett River community will have more time to talk with Colac Otway Shire Council about designs for new public toilets, parking and traffic changes.

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  • Jobseeker rate rise criticised

    The Federal Government will increase its base Jobseeker rate from April, but unemployed Australians will lose $100 a fortnight when COVID-19 supplements end next month.

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  • New chapter set to begin for library services

    Access to more books and children’s programs is on the way as Colac Otway Shire Council prepares to transfer its libraries to the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Readers share their thoughts on wildlife deaths on roads and COVID quarantine.

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  • Funding boost for road to Ballarat

    Regular travellers between Colac and Ballarat will benefit from a $1.89-million road upgrade.

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