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Community helps paint water tank murals
Families are helping to paint colourful murals onto water tanks at Lavers Hill as part of a community art project.
Traffic disruptions for popular district back road
Construction crews will close lanes on Cape Otway Road from next week for resurfacing and widening works.
Fire safety reminder as temperatures climb
The CFA is urging south-west travellers and communities not to become complacent around fire, as the region experiences an increased tourist population and temperatures rise today.
Busy year ahead for Colac’s SES unit
Colac’s State Emergency Service unit is preparing for a huge 2021, with stacks of training and a big recruitment drive on the agenda.
Policeman’s secret revealed
Birregurra’s former long-serving police officer Denis Drew talks about his career, retirement and a surprising pastime that a lot of people might be unaware he had.
Expectations of strong sale delivered
Day one of the Birregurra Premier Weaner Steer and Female Sale saw agents’ expectations for above-average prices come true.
Colac ATM theft under investigation
Police are investigating a Colac ATM theft and appealing for any information about the incident.
Overcast days delay strawberry harvest
Strawberries are waiting for the sun to come out as district berry farmers experience a late season.