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Tribunal overturns Birre motel permit
More than 35 Birregurra residents are celebrating a tribunal’s decision to overturn council approval for a motel development in the town, after proving plans were inaccurate.
Call for inquiry into council staff losses
A Colac Otway Shire councillor has called for a state investigation into the council’s high turnover of staff last financial year, suggesting “confidential documents” could provide an explanation.
Spooky obsession wins fans
A Colac house has been spooking the neighbourhood ahead of Halloween tomorrow, attracting a crowd looking for a scare.
Invaders stab man on couch
A Colac man suffered multiple stab wounds yesterday when three unknown men entered his home and attacked him while he slept on a couch.
Town’s toilets disgust visitor
A Melbourne woman travelling through Winchelsea says she was disgusted at the conditions of the town’s public toilets.
Big break for Colac performer
Colac’s Thomas McGuane has landed his first professional acting role after graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts.
Company liquidation cripples homeowners
An Otways family has been left financially crippled after a company went into liquidation and left the family without a $45,000 window order.
Call for public’s help to identify oval hoon
Colac Secondary College, local cricketers and Colac police are calling for information to help identify a reckless hoon who caused significant damage to the college oval on the weekend.