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Ballots out for by-election
Ballot packs for are out as Corangamite Shire residents decide on their newest councillor.
Last chance for play say
Colac and district residents have until Monday to comment on plans for an upgrade and expansion of the playground in Colac’s Memorial Square.
Aldi extension plans approved
Aldi’s plan to expand its Colac supermarket has the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council, despite one councillor’s concerns about losing car parks.
Highway upgrade work continues
Roadworks continue to progress at Weerite, with the construction of new overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway impacting traffic between Colac and Camperdown.
Whale watchers keep eyes peeled
People should keep an eye out for whales flocking to the Great Ocean Road coastline, after the first confirmed sighting of a southern right whale in Victoria this year.
Quieter duck season comes to an end
Victoria’s duck hunting season has ended after restrictions made for an underwhelming season.
Colac and Bay libraries re-open
Colac librarians were happy to dust off the shelves this week as they welcomed the community back into the centre after months without seeing their regular readers.
Retailers worried at Target closure
The closure of Colac’s Target store will impact other Murray Street businesses, with fears the loss of the chain store will lead to a drop in people shopping locally, two neighbouring traders say.