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  • Returning Melburnians to be welcomed, but more tourism help needed

    Locked down Melburnians could return to the Otways district from October 19 under changes to the state’s roadmap, and struggling Apollo Bay traders say the date can’t come soon enough.

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  • Petition aims for a clear Target

    An online petition to keep Target in Colac has racked up more than 1000 signatures.

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  • Riding woes

    Colac and district racing cyclists are hoping to burn rubber on their new velodrome in coming months, but a sub-standard surface will mean a further wait.

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  • Winch water draws interest

    Barwon Water will assess four submissions to a tender for use of leftover recycled water from its Winchelsea treatment plant.

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  • Online meet for candidates

    Town hall meets are out in 2020 – but Colac Otway residents and ratepayers will still be able to hear from their council election candidates during an online forum starting Sunday.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Readers share their views on the Colac Otway election, COVID-19 and rate rises.

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  • Shields, bandanas, scarves no longer acceptable as face coverings

    The Victorian Government has tightened its rules regarding face masks, with loose coverings no longer considered an adequate form of defence against COVID-19 transmission.

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  • Restrictions continue at cattle sale

    Colac Regional Saleyards will have 600 cattle on offer in its dairy ring as COVID-19 restrictions continue at this Friday’s store cattle sale.

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