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Second chance for bat babies
A Colac bat carer has thanked Colac Otway Shire Council for protecting endangered flying foxes during extreme heat and praised sections of the Colac community for their support.
Thousands of bats return to gardens
Flying foxes continue to flock back to the Colac Botanic Gardens, with about 2000 animals now roosting in the precinct.
Fish frustrations for low lake
A lack of fish due to a drop in Lake Colac’s water level in recent months is taking a toll on local anglers.
Students desperate for a bigger campus
The Colac Specialist School community is desperate for the State Government to come to the party and accelerate plans for an expanded, purpose-built site for its growing cohort.
Big plans for lifesaving centre
A community-driven initiative would see Apollo Bay become the home of nation-leading blue-water safety and surf lifesaving training.
Police hunt brazen thief after jewellery store theft
Colac family business Woods Jewellers has suffered an unwelcome start to the new year and is $25,000 out of pocket after a brazen smash-and-grab at the Murray Street store.
Falls fans find grander plans
A group of New Year’s partygoers didn’t let the cancellation of Lorne’s Falls Festival scupper their plans to cheer in 2020.