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  • Generous help after diagnosis

    Beech Forest man Steve Trotter is always willing to lend a hand to friends, family and his community.

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  • Demolition concerns for church residents

    The Blue Church’s owners fear the iconic Colac district building could be bulldozed to make way for major upgrades at the notorious intersection that takes its name from the landmark.

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  • COVID recovery on the agenda

    He was a self-confessed armchair critic who stepped up to become mayor just months later – now, Cr Chris Potter says he’s got vision for another four years on Colac Otway Shire Council.  

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  • Leafy barrier for reserve

    Birregurra Football and Netball Club is now home to 120 new trees after a tree-planting session yesterday.

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  • Mayor pumps up pipe plan

    Colac Otway’s mayor says an approved $350-million sporting precinct near Winchelsea is “even more reason” to fund the design of a proposed pipeline that would feed recycled water to Lake Colac and the region.

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  • Smiles can return for photos

    The State Government has amended regional Victoria’s mask rules to allow people to remove their mask when a professional photographer is taking their photo.

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  • Letters to the editor

    The Colac Otway Shire Council election and preference cards continue to dominate letters to the editor.

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  • 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.

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