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No opening date for pool redevelopment
COLAC’S Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment is unlikely to open by June 30, with Colac Otway Shire Council unable to confirm a completion date.
Road blitz nabs $131,000 in fines
POLICE arrested two people and detected more than $130,000 in fines at a two-day road safety blitz in Colac.
Councillors leave tense Colac Otway meeting
TWO COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors stormed out of a public council meeting this week with one councillor leaving after a colleague called for the police to remove him.
Loving big sister jumps in to help heart charity
SIX-YEAR-OLD Taneisha Goonan’s only wish for Christmas was to be a big sister.
Fast road work pleases trader
A COLAC business owner who raised concerns about highway duplication plans has praised contractors for completing the roadwork in less than half the scheduled time.
Health check for Cape Otway’s controversial koalas
A COLAC district conservationist said she welcomes a State Government plan to tackle koala overpopulation at Cape Otway.
Price of petrol a concern
FEDERAL Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson has told companies supplying fuel to Colac “you are on notice, we are watching you”.
Regional dairy awards put industry on show
LARPENT dairy farmer Mark Billing and his family are one of three nominees vying for the title of the Legendairy Farmer of the Year.