News

  • More gamblers reaching out for help

    Colac and district gamblers have lost more than $460,000 on poker machines since gaming venues re-opened.

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  • Hospice plans impress campaigner

    Colac hospice care campaigner Diane Wright says she’s excited to see a service she founded at Geelong move forward with a new $21-million hospice.

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  • Warning about strip dumping

    Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.

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  • COVID clinics staying open

    Health authorities are encouraging people to keep up to date with new public COVID-19 exposure sites and continue to access testing.

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  • Ross River virus update

    There have been no confirmed cases of Ross River virus at Apollo Bay or Lorne this season, but Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says people should be aware of the risks of the virus.

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  • Dumping continues despite plea

    People are continuing to dump second-hand goods at Colac’s Salvation Army thrift shop despite an ongoing awareness campaign.

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  • Mixed luck for coast’s businesses

    An Apollo Bay business leader says the town is bustling with domestic visitors, while a report backs traders’ concerns about a lack of accommodation for workers.  

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  • Big year ahead for rec reserve

    2021 will be a year of progress in restoring the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve to its former glory, its committee of management hopes.

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