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Letters to the editor
The Colac Otway Shire Council election and preference cards continue to dominate letters to the editor.
Climate poll result released
Colac Otway council candidates have responded to a contentious climate and biodiversity survey in greater numbers than elsewhere, a local climate action team says.
Community to have a say on Blue Church plan
The Federal Government is yet to finalise how it will spend a $9-million kitty to upgrade the Blue Church corner, and the Colac district community will get its say.
Tutors will help kids bounce back from closure
The Victorian Government will spend an extra $250 million across its public schools next year to help students catch up from missed learning during the interrupted 2020 school
year.
Emergency fears for Skenes
A Yeodene engineer and firefighter says proposed safety changes to Old Coach Road at Skenes Creek could create access issues in an emergency.
Council approves outdoor dining permits
Colac Otway Shire Council has already issued outdoor dining permits for businesses to meet COVID guidelines and is encouraging more to apply.
Weather delays highway work
Wet weather has delayed the construction of overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway at Weerite, with the project likely to continue into next year.
Bridge closing for upgrade
A long-awaited bridge upgrade at Colac’s Forest Street will start soon and road closures could be in place until late February.