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Colac Otway hopefuls outline their visions
Ahead of an election that could be Colac Otway Shire Council’s most important yet, council candidates had a chance to introduce themselves to the community.
Blue sports cool shades
An Apollo Bay photographer has captured a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment that is gaining international attention.
Police urge vigilance at caravan parks
A group of thieves are continuing to steal from caravan parks at Lorne and across the Surf Coast, police say, with holiday makers urged to keep an eye out.
Young cattle excel, yarding increases
Cattle supply lifted at Colac’s weekly market, and quality also improved.
Colac Otway case remains
Colac Otway is one of three regional local government areas with a remaining active COVID-19
case.
Speeding drivers frustrate lakeside residents
Colac’s Alexander Street residents have raised fears that a major road crash could be just around the corner if speeding hoons continue using the road as a racetrack.
La Nina boosts area’s farmers
Colac and district can expect a wet spring and summer with an unusual weather event kicking in.
Patching together a sustainable lifestyle
It’s taken five years of trial and error for Phil Jones to build up his vegie garden and orchard, but he was determined to be more sustainable and work towards a long-term dream.