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Library leaders look ahead
Corangamite Regional Library Corporation has expressed its disappointment in Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision to withdraw from the corporation, with uncertainty surrounding jobs as its Colac headquarters looks set to relocate.
Anticipation for Blue Church and highway upgrades
A multi-million-dollar investment to improve the Princes Highway west of Colac could be just around the corner, with Victoria next in line for a round of major infrastructure project announcements.
Health service merger success
Great Ocean Road Health celebrates its one-year anniversary today, after Apollo Bay’s Otway Health and Lorne Community Hospital joined forces to form the new health service.
Council draws ire of Winchelsea residents in survey
Winchelsea residents are among the most dissatisfied with the performance of Surf Coast Shire Council, amid calls for the community to reconsider its alignment with the council.
Sixty groups to enjoy grants cash injection
Defibrillators, sports equipment, facility upgrades and garden projects are among community projects to receive Colac Otway Shire Council’s community grants this year.
10-year, $10M plan approved for Lorne
A $10-million redevelopment of Lorne’s Point Grey precinct has received the go-ahead from Surf Coast Shire Council after more than a decade of planning.
Pen selling back at Colac saleyards
Pen selling will return for Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly cattle markets from tomorrow.
Coastal COVID tests
Lorne Community Hospital continues to test people with symptoms for COVID-19 at its pop-up testing site. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Pictured are Kathryn Coumans and acute nurse unit manager Jason Phieler.