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Councillors unanimous in opposing Apollo Bay resort
A $70-million tourist resort proposed for Apollo Bay will go to an independent planning panel without the support of Colac Otway Shire Council, following a unanimous vote this week.
Fundraiser challenge for family
Barwon Downs resident Catherine Ross has been fighting bowel cancer for the past four years, experiencing the ups and downs of treatments, trials, scans and results.
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.