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MAYORAL MATTERS: A pledge to communicate
Firstly, I’d like to congratulate the new councillors on being elected by our community to represent all of you and those that visit our wonderful shire.
St Mary’s wins book competition honour
A Colac primary school has taken home the top prize in a national writing competition.
Hospital prepares for new worker housing
Colac’s health service will focus on a continuity of service as it transitions some of its providers to new properties ahead of new healthcare housing construction.
Parents invited to share feedback
The State Government is seeking feedback from Colac and district parents and carers to improve children’s services.
Burn-off ignites fire season concerns
“Everything’s ready to burn” Birregurra’s CFA captain Eddie Murnane says it’s going to be a big summer fire season with everything ready to burn, following an out-of-control burn-off this week.
No identity in fatal crash
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Apollo Bay this week.
Rae Street staff swap: Manager shuffle boosts business
Colac Otway Shire Council has defended a $1.4-million management reshuffle, after a commenter said the money could be better spent on footpaths.
Council thanks its volunteers
Colac Otway Shire Council has thanked its contingent of volunteer drivers following a seniors meal service shake-up.