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Concern at slow climate action
A Colac resident has demanded council action on a climate change petition after safety fears at a council meeting and COVID-19 led to the postponement of the petition’s consideration.
Coastal home vacancies lead to renter relief
Long-term rental housing at Apollo Bay is on the rise, with the loss of international tourism due to COVID-19 causing Airbnb properties to convert into long-term housing options.
Beef boom continues
Colac district beef producers and stock agents are making the most of this season’s beef sales, after prices surged on the back of increased demand.
Learner drivers revved up for tests
Scores of Colac and district’s prospective P-platers are a step closer to getting their wheels, with driver’s licence testing resuming today.
Colac homes seeing the light of solar
Colac households are installing solar panels at an increasing rate but still lag behind other western Victorian regional centres, new figures show.
Adapting to workplace changes
Colac Area Health pharmacy technician Emily Eyers has been working hard to ensure the hospital’s patients have continued access to medication during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police ask for help in Winchelsea burglary case
Police have a suspect for a string of car burglaries at Winchelsea last week and are appealing for information from the public to assist their investigation.
Liberals charged up over battery storage plans
Two state Liberal MPs say a proposed battery project for Geelong is better suited to the Western District, despite a similar project proposed for Terang.