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The race is on: veteran councillors opt out of election
Colac Otway’s election race is wide open, with 14 candidates officially putting their hands up and three current councillors absent from the ballot list.
Seniors’ sewing skills assist health workers
Mercy Place residents have been busy putting their craft skills to use, while supporting Colac and Geelong healthcare workers.
Tackling wealth disparity
Trinity College Colac Year Nines Josiah Ellemor writes about the imbalance of money distribution in the world. Here is Josiah’s piece.
Wayward arrow was blunt
A blunt arrow could have saved the life of a woman involved in crossbow mishap at Warrion, detectives say, while police have spoken to a man about the incident.
Unlocking land to aid COVID recovery
Colac Otway Shire Council will make every effort to cut red tape and fast-track land for development around the city.
Bay welcomes revamped servo
Normal fuel service has returned to Apollo Bay, with the town’s revamped service station opening to the public this week.
Council seals deal on Geelong library switch
Geelong’s regional library group has welcomed Colac Otway with open arms, officially endorsing its request to join the bigger system.
Funding to help fast-track developments
A consortium of south-west Victorian councils has received State Government funding to fast-track plans for economic development in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
