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Dry weather lifts fire danger and affects pasture
COLAC district’s dry weather has increased fire risks but cut pasture growth, firefighters and farmers say.
Fallen soldier’s nephew gains insights into Second World War
AN EMOTIONAL trip to pay tribute to his uncle has given Colac district man Peter Greig a new perspective on Australia’s involvement in the Second World War.
Highway to open before winter
MOTORISTS should be driving on a duplicated highway between Geelong and Winchelsea by next winter, a new VicRoads time schedule says.
Woman lost after taking short stroll at campsite
APOLLO BAY police helped locate a woman who went missing on a stroll near Cape Otway at the weekend.
Parking proposal causing concern
A COLAC motel owner says Vic-Roads’ proposal to change the Princes Highway between Bruce and Queen streets will impact businesses and residents.
Balloons inspire dress design
COLAC teen Beth O’Brien has painstakingly sewn 1800 balloons onto a carnival themed dress for a school project.
Beechy Trail wins statewide award
OLD BEECHY Rail Trail committee founding member Tony Grogan is celebrating success after the Otways recreation track claimed a Victorian innovation award.
Central Reserve talks with state opposition
COLAC civic and sporting leaders will meet with the Victorian Opposition sport spokesman to ask for a Labor Party commitment to fund a Central Reserve redevelopment.