News

  • Resort developer unveils sponsorship package

    The developer of a proposed tourist resort at Apollo Bay has pledged up to $8 million to local community initiatives if his project gets the green light.

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  • Rail trail closures proposed

    Two sections of the Old Beechy Rail Trail look set to close in the wake of safety and maintenance concerns.

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  • Minister steps in to demand Otway waterway repairs

    A water campaigner has praised Water Minister Lisa Neville’s intervention to ensure Barwon Water repairs environmental damage to Otways’ waterways caused by groundwater pumping.

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  • Fundraiser collects $50,000

    Balintore’s Cheryl Lang says achieving her $50,000 Cure Brain Cancer fundraising goal was a bittersweet moment toasted by friends and family.

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  • Otways cat sightings keep researcher busy

    Big cat sightings across Australia are reported almost daily and researchers hope to gather more eye-witness reports from the Otways before finalising their documentary The Hunt.

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  • No all-access toilets in upgrade

    Colac Courthouse upgrades will provide a safer courthouse for attendees but not provide all-access toilets for people with disability.

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  • Recipient encourages people to sign up to donate

    “I hope people realise how grateful us recipients are when you receive a kidney, and how it can change our lives, it’s just amazing.”

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  • Terry Woodcroft resigns from Colac Otway Shire Council

    Colac Otway Shire councillor of almost six years Terry Woodcroft has resigned from his role on the council.

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