News

  • Tree planters in full swing getting pine in the ground

    Tree planting season is well underway in the Otways, as AKD staff plant pine trees that won’t be ready for harvest for 30 years.

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  • Busy Sunday for police

    Colac police blocked off a section of Queen Street yesterday, after a vehicle crashed into a power pole.

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  • Lameness is a risk in wet conditions

    A good autumn break has provided great feed heading into winter, but a WestVic Dairy officer warns Colac district farmers should keep an eye on lameness in cattle with incoming wet conditions.

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  • Otway tracks and roads close to reduce damage

    Scores of Otways tracks and roads have closed for the winter.

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  • Change for building permits

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s building inspectors will keep processing existing building permit applications, despite moves to close the service.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Readers share their thoughts on water reports, a dangerous roundabout and duck hunting.

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  • Grants support sporting clubs

    A host of Colac and district sporting clubs have each secured $1000 grants to help stay afloat during coronavirus closures.

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  • Council wants consultation over Bay reserve

    Colac Otway Shire Council wants people to have their say on the future management of Apollo Bay’s recreation reserve.

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