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Philippa shares folk inspiration
Kawarren musician Philippa Bailey escapes into her own world with Celtic folk music.
Bottle shop break-in
Police are appealing for information after a break-in at Colac’s BWS liquor store in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Colac helps share the dignity
Australian charity Share The Dignity is calling on people to donate hygiene and sanitary products for those experiencing period poverty and complete a survey on whether period poverty rates have risen.
Council reschedules meeting
Colac Otway Shire Council will reconvene its February meeting to a later date after adjourning Wednesday night’s meeting in response to concern for a councillor.
‘Normal life’ for heart patient
Eighty-two-year-old Jos De Jong says he feels lucky for the support he has received during a new heart program at Colac Area Health that has allowed him to have a “normal life” while he lives with heart failure.
Police seek help
Camperdown and Lismore police are appealing for witnesses or information about unusual behaviour and property damage at Lismore after recent arrests.
Feasibility funding hopes
A cultural and tourism hub proposed for Colac’s civic precinct could include the development of the controversial former Civic Home Hardware building.
Councillors debate ‘speaking up’ now about Bay harbour
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says it’s time to “speak out” regarding their concerns with the Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.