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Bluewater setbacks and uneven floor disappoint council
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she is “disappointed to inform the community that the Bluewater stadium will not be ready for the start of the upcoming summer season of sport”.
Colac rail campaigner urges forum support
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says next week’s Public Transport Victoria forum is a “rare opportunity” to tell the decision makers about the inadequate Warrnambool-to-Melbourne train service.
Big catches attracting anglers to Apollo Bay
APOLLO BAY is benefiting from a tourism boost as anglers rush to catch southern bluefin tuna weighing up to 136 kilograms.
Election for Polwarth as MP Mulder retires
COLAC and district voters will have at least three choices when they go to the polls to elect a new State Parliament representative.
Security cams photograph theft suspects
CLOSED-CIRCUIT television cameras in Colac’s CBD have taken photos of a white utility suspected of being involved in two separate thefts in Colac and district.
Descendants proud of fire refuge donation
A FORMER Lavers Hill landowner is delighted her family has helped provide a site for the Otways’ first community fire refuge.
Bluewater upgrade facing a new snag
COLAC’S Bluewater pool and stadium redevelopment has hit another hurdle with contractors still searching for a cause and solution to fix the new floor.
District teenager injured in crash
A SWAN MARSH teenager is recovering from arm and spinal injuries after his car rolled near Colac.