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Railway sleeper at Swan Marsh catches fire
V-line has thanked about 160 passengers for their patience yesterday after a railway sleeper at Swan Marsh caught fire, requiring train travellers to transfer to a coach at Geelong.
Colac Otway to meet at Apollo Bay
Beacon’s $20K consideration Colac Otway Shire Council will consider spending $20,000 to reinstall the historic Marengo Beacon at a coastal meeting this week. The council will meet for its March meeting at the Apollo Bay Bowls Club on Wednesday and receive an update on the reinstatement of the Marengo Pillar Beacon. Council staff removed the […]
Scott set for VFL debut
Bailey Scott has taken little time to impress at Essendon, with the Colac star named to make his VFL debut this weekend. Essendon’s VFL and VFLW programs are set to open their 2024 seasons in a double header at the Hangar tomorrow. The Bombers’ VFL opener is at 1:05pm, with senior coach Blake Caracella to open his […]
New hydrotherapy pool for Colac school
The State Government will build a new hydrotherapy pool at the Lake Colac School, providing an opportunity for onsite swimming lessons and treatment, and potentially a facility which could be shared with the broader community.
Much-loved arts trail set to dazzle in 2024
The much-loved Colac Otway Arts Trail returns this year with a line-up of unforgettable artists, events and creations.
Pledge to promote beach safety
Volunteers of tomorrow’s ocean swim at Apollo Bay have made a pledge to encourage more education around beach safety in the wake of the drowning tragedy at the coastal town.
Council approves new Bay supermarket plans
A multi-million-dollar development including a brand-new IGA supermarket on Apollo Bay’s main street has received the go-ahead from Colac Otway Shire Council.
Site remains a safety risk after works
Barwon Downs resident Dr Annelie de Villiers has been leading calls to clean up the town’s bushland reserve, but despite clean-up work taking place this week the most dangerous tree remains.