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PULLING THE PLUG
Barwon Water will withdraw its controversial licence renewal application to pump groundwater at Barwon Downs, after a community campaign against the licence.
Close watch on duck hunting
Victoria’s shortened duck hunting season will start this weekend but a Colac birdwatcher against shooting says duck numbers are significantly lower than in past seasons.
Pageant winner off to Paraguay
A Colac teenager will head to South America in July to represent Australia in Miss Teen Globe 2019.
Crash victim in overseas battle
Beeac’s Pat Breen wants hire car companies to introduce mandatory third-party insurance for international drivers after a crash forced him to seek repayment from overseas.
Push for outdoor pool
A Colac school principal is questioning why the city no longer has an outdoor pool, and wants one to become a priority for civic leaders.
Attitudes shock cancer survivor
Breast cancer survivor Janice Johns knows the results of a mammogram can be lifesaving and is surprised when her peers avoid taking regular screens.
Call to bring back shire wards
A majority of submissions to a Victorian Electoral Commission review into Colac Otway Shire’s electoral structure have called for re-introducing a ward system.
Facebook scam targets seniors
Val Gaylard wants her friends to know that she hasn’t won $200,000.