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Seismic blasts worry district’s fishermen
Back from left, Nick Polgeest, Anthony Olver, Don Edmunsen, Trevor Evans, John Bolitho, Tom MacTaggart and Johnathon Davey, front Markus Nolle and Anthony Bolitho, are concerned about the impact of seismic testing on rock lobster stocks off Cape Otway. See page 3 for the full story.
Cinema tenant gets a reprieve
Colac Otway Shire Council looks set to start new negotiations to secure a long-term lease for Colac’s cinema following the proposed new operator withdrawing its offer.
Council plans to fix eroded creek banks
A geotechnical engineer and waterway authorities are helping Colac Otway Shire Council develop a long-term plan to restore the flood-damaged banks of Colac’s Barongarook Creek.
Great Ocean Road gets $50M facelift
The state and federal governments are set to finalise a $50-million joint funding package for the Great Ocean Road.
Colac Herald claims state media awards
The Colac Herald has won two awards and received a high commendation in a third category at statewide media awards.
Lake path proposed to link communities
A lakeside walking track linking Colac and Cororooke could attract visitors and give people new insights into the lake, a district farmer says.
New mayor committed to role
Colac Otway Shire Council’s new mayor Chris Potter has reassured Apollo Bay and other areas outside Colac “that this council is here to represent the whole shire”.
High school site eyed for Specialist School
The former Colac High School site could become home to the Colac Specialist School which is in desperate need of a new, larger site.