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New rules to protect our roadside workers
A Colac tow trucker is welcoming changes to boost roadside safety.
Colac bands together again
Organisers of Colac’s Band Together drought relief concert have praised the community for a strong turnout.
Rise in local thefts
Cost-of-living pressures could be behind an increase in crime in Colac Otway, with opportunistic offending on the rise.
RAR groups helping from afar
A judge. A Save the Children worker. A videographer. A journalist. Parents and children. These are some of the people the Apollo Bay and Colac branches of the Rural Australians for Refugees are trying to help.
Feedback sought on Birregurra plan
Residents and ratepayers can share their thoughts on a plan for Birregurra’s future.
Knackery trials fee for dead cattle
South-west farmers must now pay a charge for dead stock removal following regulatory changes, a knackery says.
Ready to back district farmers
Organisers are encouraging community members to show their full support for drought-affected farmers across the Colac district this weekend.
Trio retire from finance chapter
Three stalwarts are calling time on their enduring careers at Findex.