News

  • Cleaner shortage along coast

    Apollo Bay accommodation providers say a lack of cleaners for the towns holiday rentals is a symptom of the town’s housing crisis.

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  • Flush rate demonstrates Apollo Bay’s tourism influx

    Sewage flows could point to higher-than-usual crowds at Apollo Bay this peak season. 

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  • Trail design work begins

    Colac Otway Shire Council has taken the next step in developing a key walking trail between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay, with planning and design set to get started. 

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  • No lack of inspiration for creative mind

    John Golding is rarely short of an idea as he takes on new projects to keep his hands busy.

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  • Fundraiser’s beefy boost

    Two Colac district farmers have raised more than $2000 for Colac’s Maddern family, through the sale of a calf and cow.

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  • Special welcome for new Australians

    Colac Otway has welcomed four new Australian citizens and celebrated the recent citizenships of three other people.

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  • Firefighting duties part of farming life

    Irrewarra’s Gary Hitchings has been involved with his region’s fire brigade for more than 50 years, captaining for 10 of them, while dairy farming throughout.

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  • SES break-in

    Police have been notified after unknown offenders cut security fencing to access a yard at Colac’s State Emergency Services depot.

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