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  • ‘Last-resort’ options to escape bushfires

    BIRREGURRA, Gellibrand and Beeac have new “last-resort” options for bushfire shelter, after five years of planning and lobbying.

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  • Residents celebrate honour of top street

    FORBES STREET residents are celebrating their efforts to maintain and improve their gardens and homes after claiming the honour of living in Colac’s Street of the Year.

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  • Objectors pleased with quarry’s permit rejection

    COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors have voted to deny a planning permit for a proposed quarry at Birregurra, to the delight of Birregurra landowners.

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  • Six-month funding reprieve for Colac youth worker

    COLAC’S youth worker role will continue for the next six months despite a lack of State Government funding, Colac Area Health’s chief says.

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  • First stage of highway opens at Waurn Ponds

    ROADS officials unveiled the first section of the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Geelong this week.

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  • Planning process worries objectors

    BIRREGURRA residents are concerned about plans for a quarry near the town.

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  • Experienced business owner leads awards

    COLAC OTWAY Business Awards co-ordinator Melanesia Carson will bring four years’ experience and a unique insight to her new role.

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  • Market sizes booming with $1.5-million roof

    Cattle sale numbers have jumped 70 per cent at Colac’s saleyards.

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