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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.
Apollo Bay push for new centre for youngsters
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing for $3.9 million for a new early-years hub for Apollo Bay that could be at the town’s P-12 college.
Council pushes for port cash
Colac Otway Shire Council representatives will meet with Victoria’s Ports Minister to push for a long-awaited safety upgrade to the Port of Apollo Bay.
Councillors divided over oil exploration
Colac Otway Shire Council will not join neighbouring councils opposing oil drilling in the Great Australian Bight, after four councillors voted against taking the position.
Emergency ward on new wish-list
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing for a government commitment to upgrade Colac Area Health’s urgent care centre to an emergency department.