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Neighbours fight new quarry plans
LANDOWNERS near a proposed quarry north of Birregurra are preparing to take a stand against the development after authorities rejected a similar project three years ago.
Students hit books after final Year 12 classes
COLAC Year 12 students will hit the books in preparation for final exams after classes formally ended this week.
Council abandons path plans
LANDOWNERS have celebrated a Colac Otway Shire Council decision to abandon plans for a development overlay at Elliminyt.
Councillors to vote on land acquisition
COLAC residents hope Colac Otway Shire councillors will today discard plans for pedestrian links on three Elliminyt development zones.
Solar panels help council cut power cost
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will save more than $150,000 in electricity costs over the next five years through its new solar-energy system.
Otways visit for international pilgrims
COLAC and district has hosted 700 Jehovah’s Witnesses who toured the region and visited popular tourist destinations.
AFL star supporting cancer clinic appeal
COLAC’S sporting community is rallying to help the district’s cancer patients, in memory of friend and sporting identity Rick Burnett.
Colac truck museum opens to public
A COLAC truck museum will open to the public within weeks, and its owner hopes it will become a permanent tourist attraction for Colac.