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Motivated to stand for local government
Barwon Downs resident Dr Annelie de Villiers says a lack of diversity in local government has motivated her to put her hand up for this year’s local government election in the Colac Otway Shire.
Fire crews save homes at Barongarook
A grass fire near Barongarook started by farm machinery took more than 20 fire crews and two helicopter water bombers to get under control.
Councillor statement clarifies health emergency at meeting
Colac Otway Shire councillor Tosh-Jake Finnigan released a statement on Saturday regarding the incident which prompted the council to abandon it’s February meeting on Wednesday night.
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.