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Traffic cops shocked by high rate of offences
A motorist who clocked at 147kmh near Colac is among a raft of speeders, drug drivers and other offenders who left Colac police shocked this week.
Fire authorities investigate shed inferno
Fire authorities are investigating the circumstances of a late-night shed fire at Weerite last week that took local brigades 45 minutes to contain.
Coverage boost benefits coast
A coastal tourism leader has welcomed a new mobile phone tower that aims to boost coverage at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road.
Police investigating Winchelsea late-night crime spree
Winchelsea residents received a reminder to lock up their cars after unknown offenders broke into at least eight vehicles in one night at a housing estate.
Councillors to decide on Aldi expansion plan
A proposed expansion of Colac’s Aldi supermarket is likely to gain Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval today.
Roadwork will slow down travel on Ocean Road
Roadworks will cause delays on the Great Ocean Road south of Lorne this week.
Councils re-open facilities after coronavirus closures
Colac Otway Shire Council yesterday reopened its customer service centres at Colac and Apollo Bay, but is encouraging people to use online services where possible.
Man airlifted to Melbourne after Lorne fishing incident
Paramedics airlifted a man from Lorne to Melbourne after fell into the ocean while fishing and needed rescuing from local volunteers.