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Bay could face supply issues: report
Barwon Water is confident in its short-term water supply outlook but anticipates ongoing challenges from a warmer and drier climate, a new report says.
Switcheroo for audit role
Heather Wellington will sit on Surf Coast Shire Council’s audit panel after councillors voted to appoint her instead of fellow Winchelsea Ward councillor Adrian Schonfelder.
Mural will cover RSL’s wall
Apollo Bay’s RSL wants local artists to help transform a plain brick wall into an eye-catching mural.
Mum loses wagon for son’s offence
Local motorists have passed a breath test operation, but a Colac man has had his mother’s car impounded.
China-Australia trade stoush hits ALC
One of Colac’s largest employers, Australian Lamb Company, has become a casualty of escalating trade tensions between China and Australia, with Beijing refusing to accept lamb exports from the local processor.
Speeder hit 193kmh
A driver has sped away from police at 193kmh near Birregurra and driven on the wrong side of the highway, with officers appealing for witnesses.
Birre crash driver cops jail and fine
The driver responsible for a Birrgurra crash that hospitalised a mother and her 12-year-old daughter will spend seven months behind bars and must pay just over $5000.
Patient shocked over allegations
A Colac patient was shocked to learn his GP was facing rape and sexual offence charges, while Australia’s medico regulator wants information to ensure the doctor has complied with his strict conditions, which include not to see female patients.