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A long journey to citizenship
More than 60 years after first setting foot in Australia, Birregurra’s Seona Gunn is set to officially become a citizen.
Cash-strapped businesses welcome much-needed tourism return
The Otways tourism industry is back in business after residents welcomed the return of visitors over the long weekend and accommodation vacancies fill up for the coming weeks.
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.