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  • Driver illegally overtakes unmarked police vehicle

    A Winchelsea man who illegally overtook an unmarked police car in Forrest has been left surprised after he received a $250 fine in court.

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  • Off the road for a coffee

    A 54-year-old man who drove his car through Elliminyt without a licence to get a coffee is off the road for the next 13 months.

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  • Highest award and new leader

    Apollo Bay Scout Group has cause for celebration with the introduction of a new leader and a Scout receiving the highest award attainable at Cub level.

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  • Council approves tree removal

    Colac Otway Shire Council has admitted approving the removal of trees to make way for development, despite issuing a subdivision permit with the intent to retain them, but says it had no option.

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  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Tree removal anger I writing to express my anger and disappointment with the Colac Otway Shire for allowing the cutting down of the trees in Bruce Street. One of these trees has been home for a family of Magpies for at least the last 20 years, likely longer.  Magpies are protected, you would think that […]

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  • Roads, housing and state support

    Colac Otway Shire is desperate for State Government support to boost business, the region’s MP says.

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  • Salmon, sharks but no big tuna

    As anglers prepare to spend the long weekend casting a line along the coast, an Apollo Bay fisherman says they might be disappointed if chasing tuna.

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  • Ducks ready for southerly drop

    South Colac Football Netball Club’s largest annual fundraiser, Duck Drop Day, will be a quacking time for people of all ages on Sunday.

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