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Have your say on council plan
Surf Coast Shire council is asking locals to help develop its new council plan, which will set the strategic direction for 2025 to 2029.
Community support for the festive season
As the festive season approaches, the Colac Kindness Network has opened its doors to help residents in need throughout the Christmas break.
Lying learner avoids record
An Apollo Bay learner driver who lied about his identity to police because he was “too nervous” to produce his Learner permit has kept his clean criminal record but must pay $300 to the court.
Man fined for cannabis
A man caught carrying drugs in his pocket on an early morning drive has been ordered to pay a $300 fine.
Vehicles collide near Birre
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a three-vehicle crash near Birregurra that police say could have easily been a fatality.
Penguins protected following fox attack
Twenty dead penguins have triggered a successful fox shoot at local tourist hotspot near Port Campbell.
MAYORAL MATTERS: A pledge to communicate
Firstly, I’d like to congratulate the new councillors on being elected by our community to represent all of you and those that visit our wonderful shire.
Hospital prepares for new worker housing
Colac’s health service will focus on a continuity of service as it transitions some of its providers to new properties ahead of new healthcare housing construction.