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  • Council defends farm rates, wants state-wide reform

    Corangamite Shire mayor Neil Trotter has defended his council’s rates policy and says Victoria’s rating system needs large-scale reform if farmers are to pay a fair share.

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  • Council reopening facility doors

    As Colac Otway Shire Council starts scheduling the staged reopening of facilities, it is encouraging the community to remain safe after the State Government announced it would extend Victoria’s state of emergency.

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  • Colac Otway winter forecast uncertain

    Most of Australia will see a wetter-than-average winter, but Colac Otway’s winter forecast remains uncertain.

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  • Federal cash splash benefits district

    Four Colac and district groups have received Federal Government funding in a boost for their volunteer organisations.

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  • South Purrumbete volunteers determined to save community sports ground

    A dedicated group of volunteers are making slow but sure steps to revitalise an old Colac and district recreation reserve.

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  • District market returns

    The Apollo Bay community market will reopen this weekend, after the easing of more coronavirus restrictions on Monday.

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  • 82-per-cent decline in flu cases

    Colac Otway has recorded 23 fewer flu cases than the same time last year, with hygiene awareness and less travel likely contributing to a milder flu season.

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  • Warning for residents after Camperdown gas leak

    Emergency crews warned Camperdown residents to shut all windows and doors and stay inside yesterday as they responded to a gas leak.

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