News

  • Rural news in brief

    A new chief for the VFF, and a warning on safely transporting livestock.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    Comfort, security and a peaceful location are on offer at the family home at 6 West Street, Colac.

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  • New engineering audit for district fire tower

    Engineers will assess the Mount Gellibrand fire tower next week to determine whether additional works to the cabin are possible, as remedial works to improve the tower’s safety continue.

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  • No jail for $98k theft from ex

    A Colac woman who pleaded guilty to taking almost $100,000 from her ex-partner’s account has avoided jail.

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  • Mixed signals for Birregurra tower

    A new mobile phone tower at Birregurra is getting a mixed reception from locals, with some residents praising the improved coverage but others failing to notice a difference.  

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  • Accessible route to the beach

    People will have better access to Lorne’s beach thanks to a floating beach wheelchair, portable hoist and beach matting.

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  • Bay’s future lifesavers enjoy summer program

    Scores of junior lifesavers at Apollo Bay have finished up refreshing key ocean skills. 

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  • New purple bins arrive

    Deans Marsh, Winchelsea and Lorne residents should have their new purple-lid bins and kitchen caddies by the end of this week.

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