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Student’s parmas helping farmers
Irrewillipe’s Thomas Riches has cooked up more than 20 parmigianas to raise money to help drought-stricken farmers.
Police welcome security upgrade
Colac police say improvements to Colac’s Memorial Square’s security and lighting will help reduce crime and help them identify offenders.
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.
Rail trail closures proposed
Two sections of the Old Beechy Rail Trail look set to close in the wake of safety and maintenance concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.