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Construction to start on $4.9M roundabout
Work has begun on a new roundabout at a notorious intersection at Birregurra, but Victoria’s Roads Minister anticipates completion will be in the latter half of 2019.
Brave teen rescuers honoured
Hannah Keane says it’s crazy to be heralded as the Pride of Australia just by doing her job.
Mayor steps in with Christmas decorations
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram has dug into his own pocket to decorate trees in central Colac for Christmas, after the council was unable to hang decorations from poles.
Released man thrilled to be back on farm
This time last month, Christian Feetham was living in a detention facility which his mother likened to a crypt.
No burnoffs allowed as district dries out
Weather conditions and a host of recent out-of-control burnoffs have prompted the Country Fire Authority and Colac Otway Shire Council to stop issuing burnoff permits.
Bridge upgrade starting
Work on Colac’s Barongarook Creek Bridge upgrade will begin this month, with contractors building a temporary steel bridge.
City decorations lift festive spirits
Colac Otway Shire Council has launched its Christmas campaign to encourage festive shopping in the shire.
Alliance to advocate for highway upgrade
Princes Highway West Action Alliance spokesperson Scott Cavanagh says the alliance is disappointed the region’s key transport corridor received no state election funding commitments.