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MP calls for action to end ‘bitter’ feud
A State MP has called on the State Government to intervene and end a bitter feud between Birregurra landholders and a quarry developer.
District benefits from federal funding boost
A project aiming to transform the Birregurra Mechanics Institute has received a $245,500 funding boost from the Federal Government.
Colac saleyards ready for possible business
Colac Regional Saleyards could receive a boost in business after administrators meet today to consider a recommendation to close Geelong’s saleyards by the end of the month.
Volunteer shocked by lack of dignity
Colac district’s Lynda McCarthy says she was shocked by the number of homeless women but even more shocked after realising they went without sanitary items.
No update on school site sale
The State Government is still unable to confirm a date of sale for the former Colac High School site or when it will handover part of the land.
Council leader wants discrimination to end
Colac Otway deputy mayor Stephen Hart says registering his relationship of 27 years with the State Government had “less dignity than registering your dog at the shire offices”.
Horserider tackling gruelling challenge
Birregurra’s Roberta MacLeod says she’s fearlessly facing one of the world’s longest and toughest horse races, the Mongol Derby, with a determination to face her challenges.
Apollo Bay fishermen win industry honours
Two Apollo Bay fishing identities have reeled in impressive accolades at the Victorian Seafood Industry awards.