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Greens pick candidate for election
The Greens have announced that general practitioner Courtney Gardner will stand for Polwarth at the upcoming state election.
Council quarry appeal queried
A frustrated landowner has asked why Colac Otway Shire Council is spending ratepayers’ money on taking a business to a tribunal instead of going to the State Government to resolve an issue.
Council to seek feedback on amphitheatre proposal
The community will have an opportunity to have its say on the idea of an amphitheatre in Colac after a close council vote on the proposal.
Tigers roar under male mentor
Simpson netballer and former coach Ash Arnold says the playing group is embracing having a male mentor in Pat Duynhoven.
Push to snare tourists with latest technology
Colac’s business group is encouraging retailers to use technology to draw in business from Chinese tourists.
Intersection upgrade on VicRoads’ agenda
VicRoads is considering further improvements to the notorious “blue church” intersection, and will share its plans for the crash black spot later this year.
Embattled MP to retire from politics
State upper house MP Simon Ramsay has announced he will not stand for re-election in November’s state poll, amid drink-driving charges.
Service helps violence victims
Family violence workers servicing Colac and district say they can help women and families affected by family violence needing to access Centrelink.