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$24 million for new coast trail
An Otways coast community advocate says she is overwhelmed by a $24-million funding commitment for a major walking trail that would leave a lasting legacy from a bushfire renewal mission.
New thylacine search is on
An independent big cat researcher says a new testing method could help confirm once and for all the existence of panthers and thylacines in the Otways.
Marg checks out on career
A Colac supermarket will be without a familiar and friendly face next week, when the store’s longest-serving worker Marg Quickensted retires on Friday after a 45-year career.
Probus members celebrate special reunion
Having spent eight months unable to meet, members of the Lake Colac Probus Club have reunited.
Cool concept to protect bats
Sprinklers will help bats at Colac’s botanic gardens keep cool through the worst of summer heat, an animal activist MP says.
Otways environment funding opens for applications
Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast environmental and community groups can apply for funding under a Community Environment Grants program, as part of the Wild Otways initiative.
MASSIVE BOOST: $272M cash splash for Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road and important inland routes will get a $272-million safety boost from the State Government, with hopes that key Colac and district roads will benefit from the cash splash.