News

  • Eighth time unlucky for Birregurra hoon

    Police have impounded the vehicle of a Birregurra man who they had caught drug driving seven times already this year, after he sped away from police at 180kmh on dirt roads.

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  • Shire’s virtual welcome for new Aussie citizens

    Colac Otway Shire has welcomed 13 new Colac district Australian citizens through a virtual citizenship ceremony.

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  • Last-minute talks to solve Bay’s petrol peeve

    A last-ditch meeting this morning between community members, MPs, council representatives and Caltex will attempt to find a solution to the Apollo Bay community’s petrol woes.

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  • Council to vote on Great Ocean Road closure rules

    Civic leaders will vote this month on updated guidelines for events that close the Great Ocean Road.

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  • OCEAN fights back against oil testing

    Otways residents have taken to the sea to protest offshore oil exploration in the region.

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  • Council on the hunt to fill Target’s void

    Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging Wesfarmers to consider opening a new Kmart in Colac, even if it’s not in the soon-to-be vacant Target store, as the council works to attract major businesses.

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  • Weed spraying starts

    Contractors will cut or spray roadside weeds across Colac Otway Shire later this month.

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  • Students relieved to see their mates

    Colac district teachers were happy to see students walk through the school gates yesterday as Grade Three to Year 10 students returned to classrooms.

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