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Citizenship just a formality for longtime Aussie
Colac’s Roy Bentley says he’s felt like a true Aussie for almost seven decades. It will just become official tomorrow when he has his citizenship ceremony.
Couple’s love lasts a lifetime
It was the spring of 1955 when John and Fay Higgins first became acquainted at Colac Presbyterian Church.
Countdown to eased rules is on, but safety still paramount
Pubs can open, a household bubble is permitted and most businesses can reopen their doors under new COVID restrictions that take effect from tomorrow.
New candidate is long-serving volunteer
Mother, teacher and long-time volunteer Catriona Ebeling has always been involved in the Colac Otway community.
Politics strikes a chord for Jake
Colac’s Jake Finnigan has done plenty for a 26-year-old. Now, Jake is putting his hand up in Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.
Vacant holiday rentals could pose fire risk
Wye River fire captain Andrew Hack has backed a proposal to allow semi-permanent Otways residents stuck in Melbourne to clean up their holiday homes before fire season.
Councillor wants business rate relief
A Colac Otway Shire councillor is proposing to use nearly $300,000 in unallocated funds to offer rate relief to struggling businesses.
Coker wants Federal plan for regional jobs
Corangamite MP Libby Coker is calling on the Federal Government to implement a dedicated jobs plan for regional Victoria
so it can bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19.