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Council secrecy review
Surf Coast Shire councillors have encouraged a strong community response to guide their tweaks on a set of updated policies, but not before one councillor’s objections to the policy prompted fiery debate.
Appeal for info on Timboon theft
Police are appealing for more information as they piece together the details of a theft from a Timboon car dealership.
Travellers’ temperatures tested
Lorne and Apollo Bay accommodation operators and people travelling to the coastal towns these school holidays will have access to onsite temperature testing.
Trader welcomes facade stimulus
A central Colac trader says he’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council has started to invest in helping businesses revitalise Murray Street shopfronts.
Bluewater pool could reopen next week
Colac’s Bluewater swimming pool could reopen next week after Colac district company Pipeline Fabrications completed urgent maintenance in record time.
Testing site opened for Winchelsea residents
A pop-up COVID-19 testing site opened at Winchelsea yesterday.
Hardship policy update
An updated policy will help Colac Otway ratepayers who are feeling financial hardship to apply for relief with other organisations.
American film legend to guide Colac rising star
A Colac comedy export who launched his career from Colac open mic nights could be on the verge of a Hollywood breakthrough after earning the right to work alongside some of the world’s best television producers.