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Creative community exhibits
Twelve female artists have teamed up to share their love for creation and their regional communities.
Woman dies in Peterborough quad bike rolling
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal quad bike rollover at Peterborough.
Letter seeks disaster declaration
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor Jason Schram will write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for Victoria to be declared a natural disaster area due to the ongoing drought.
Bluewater teacher earns award
A Colac swimming teacher has taken home a state honour.
Government to phase out gas
The State Government’s new gas policy has been welcomed by environmental voices in the community, while others say it’s a wait-and-see situation.
Driver flees search, leaves calling card
An Apollo Bay man was so panicked when police went to search his car that he sped away from officers who were still holding his licence.

Record capital works
Measures providing temporary financial relief for drought-impacted farmers are a feature of Surf Coast Shire Council’s new budget.
Winter Festival will be in spring
The annual Otways Winter Festival is having a seasonal change with the festival set to now take place in Spring.