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Roads naming policy near top of agenda
A Colac Otway Shire Council policy for the naming of roads, places and features could go the way of the shredder this week.
Machete attack
A Colac man is in hospital after youths armed with machetes attacked him at his home.
Tourism body wants travel rules relaxed
The Great Ocean Road’s tourism authority is joining a state-wide industry push demanding the State Government ease travel restrictions by June 1.
Grand plans to drain flood
Estuary authorities will this weekend attempt to artificially open a blocked river mouth that has flooded bridges, trapped residents and threatened the Great Ocean Road at Hordern Vale.
Council calls on State Government for erosion solution
Millions in State Government cash is urgently needed to save the coast from erosion, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
State snubs highway projects
Construction of an upgrade to the “Blue Church” intersection and overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway west of Colac are still without State Government support, despite a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure package announced this week.
Cape Otway dinosaur discovery
A toothless dinosaur discovered at Cape Otway roamed Australia about 110 million years ago, scientists say.
Council encourages residents to stand for election
Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging residents to consider putting their hand up to be a councillor at this year’s October election.