News

  • $6.2-million upgrade for Colac timber company

    AKD SOFTWOODS is preparing to start a $6.2-million redevelopment of its Colac site with the construction of new continuous drying kilns and boilers.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Council abandons path plans

    LANDOWNERS have celebrated a Colac Otway Shire Council decision to abandon plans for a development overlay at Elliminyt.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Otways visit for international pilgrims

    COLAC and district has hosted 700 Jehovah’s Witnesses who toured the region and visited popular tourist destinations.

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  • 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.

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