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Fire recruits ready for action
Seventeen new forest firefighting recruits have been going through their paces as they prepare to protect the Otway district this fire season.
No cause for alarm over virus in wastewater
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says people should be aware but not alarmed after the detection of viral coronavirus fragments in Colac’s wastewater.
Don’t speed to avoid fines
A massive expansion of Victoria’s speed camera program has prompted a Colac road safety advocate to urge motorists to obey speed limits.
Pathology tender delayed
Colac Area Health’s chief expects to make an announcement on the hospital’s pathology tender process next February, after almost 18 months without an onsite pathology service.
Tiger sighting hard to forget
A new development in the hunt for Tasmanian tiger in the Otways has prompted a Colac woman to share her story about an encounter 45 years ago years ago.
Beach access call for harbour plans
Growing commercial fishing while maintaining the Apollo Bay Harbour’s authenticity, pedestrian safety and traffic congestion in nearby streets are at the front of the community’s mind for the port’s planned redevelopment.
Colac Show vows to return
Colac Show organisers say planning is already in “full swing” for a bumper 2021 edition after missing its annual event this year.
Summer restrictions set
Hospitality patrons can return to the dancefloor, move freely around the pub and take off their masks under changes to Victoria’s COVID restrictions announced yesterday.