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Council reschedules meeting
Colac Otway Shire Council will reconvene its February meeting to a later date after adjourning Wednesday night’s meeting in response to concern for a councillor.
‘Normal life’ for heart patient
Eighty-two-year-old Jos De Jong says he feels lucky for the support he has received during a new heart program at Colac Area Health that has allowed him to have a “normal life” while he lives with heart failure.
Police seek help
Camperdown and Lismore police are appealing for witnesses or information about unusual behaviour and property damage at Lismore after recent arrests.
Feasibility funding hopes
A cultural and tourism hub proposed for Colac’s civic precinct could include the development of the controversial former Civic Home Hardware building.
Councillors debate ‘speaking up’ now about Bay harbour
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says it’s time to “speak out” regarding their concerns with the Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.
State remains responsible
Colac Otway Shire councillors have pushed a Colac entrance beautification boost to the budget process.
King Island seeks shipping help
“There’s a great economic reason — but you’ll also be helping a neighbour in need.”
Founders Day celebration for Scouts
Scouts from across the Otway Plains District have gathered to celebrate the birthday of Scouting founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell.