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  • Otway funding chance

    Colac and district community groups, local government authorities and Traditional Owners have one week left to apply for funding from the Wild Otways Initiative Community Environments Grants Program.

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  • Flooded park recovers

    Lorne’s Cumberland River Holiday Park is back to 100-per-cent operations after flooding swept the park. Owner Ross Higgins said staff and management of the park had completely cleaned up the park after a storm caused the Cumberland River to break its banks and flood the park late on January 3. “We’re all cleaned up and […]

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  • Confidence in real estate

    COVID-19 has proved to only be a minor hiccup for Colac’s real estate market, with local agents buoyed at buyer confidence heading into 2021.

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  • Insurance loss for Lorne trampolines

    A popular Lorne beachside trampoline park is seeking a short-term insurance bailout from the State Government so it can reopen for families during the summer season.

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  • Musical renaissance to attract shoppers

    Buskers in Colac’s Murray Street could help energise the city’s shopping strip and give young musicians a chance to cut their teeth, traders say.  

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  • Lake health warning after rain

    People should avoid swimming in Lake Colac 48 hours after rain, new signs advise.

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  • Corangamite bowlers bring home state titles

    Winchelsea’s Rhys Jeffs is the Champion of Champions in Victorian bowls.

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  • Livestream to continue for council

    Surf Coast Shire Council says it aims to welcome the public back to council meetings at some stage this year but is yet to set a date.

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