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  • Penguins protected following fox attack

    Twenty dead penguins have triggered a successful fox shoot at local tourist hotspot near Port Campbell.

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  • MAYORAL MATTERS: A pledge to communicate

    Firstly, I’d like to congratulate the new councillors on being elected by our community to represent all of you and those that visit our wonderful shire.

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  • St Mary’s wins book competition honour

    A Colac primary school has taken home the top prize in a national writing competition.

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  • Hospital prepares for new worker housing

    Colac’s health service will focus on a continuity of service as it transitions some of its providers to new properties ahead of new healthcare housing construction.

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  • Parents invited to share feedback

    The State Government is seeking feedback from Colac and district parents and carers to improve children’s services.

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  • Burn-off ignites fire season concerns

    “Everything’s ready to burn” Birregurra’s CFA captain Eddie Murnane says it’s going to be a big summer fire season with everything ready to burn, following an out-of-control burn-off this week.

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  • No identity in fatal crash

    Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Apollo Bay this week.

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  • Rae Street staff swap: Manager shuffle boosts business

    Colac Otway Shire Council has defended a $1.4-million management reshuffle, after a commenter said the money could be better spent on footpaths.

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