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Farm owner running for Labor
Labor has announced Freshwater Creek farmer and tourism operator Doug Johnston as the party’s Polwarth candidate for the state election.
Farmer reflects on recovery from devastating fire
Alvie beef and dairy farmer Peter Holland will never forget “the bit of luck” that saved his family home and cattle from a fire at South Dreeite.
Medal a surprise for young Tiger
Colac Tigers young gun Kody Spokes says an injury-free season was the catalyst behind winning his first Ted Parker Medal.
Opposition pledge for high-speed rail
Train travel times from Colac to Melbourne could take 65 minutes if the Liberal Nationals coalition wins next month’s state election.
Fire refuge proposal finds strong interest
A bushfire refuge and a new learning facility to attract researchers and tourists are among community-led ideas under consideration for a vacant State Government site at Forrest.
Highway upgrade is on track
Contractors are completing work on the Princes Highway’s Conns Lane bridge, with the highway duplication due for completion by mid-2019.
No takers to join new Australia Day committee
Interest in Australia Day celebrations in Colac Otway Shire seems to have evaporated.
Beeac desperate for better mobile reception
Beeac residents say “hit-and-miss” mobile phone coverage is holding the community back, as they rally for improved mobile reception.