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Company considers court fight
A Tasmanian freight shipping company is threatening legal action against Colac Otway Shire Council at the supreme court after being denied entry to the Apollo Bay harbour.
Cannabis ‘babysitter’ reminded plants still illegal
A Colac district man caught “babysitting” cannabis plants must pay $500 to the court fund and be on his best behaviour for the next year.
Man pleads guilty to dog and wallet thefts
A 21-year-old man who stole a dog, a wallet and attempted to steal a car will learn his fate in March.
Growing goodness: Jen finds joy in her ‘happy place’
From the trees and flowers through to the fruit and vegetable crops, goodness grows in Jen Brooke’s garden.
Council cargo ban targets applicant
Colac Otway Shire Council says it doesn’t believe the Apollo Bay Port can cope with the demands of Bass Strait Freight’s proposal without proper consideration.
Huge crowd flocks to dog trials
Hundreds of attendees – on two and four legs – flocked to the Deans Marsh Dog Trials on the weekend, for another successful year of competition.
New focus to boost Beeac
New Beeac local Matthew Taylor’s desire to impart his knowledge with fellow locals has helped the town plan its first-ever community market.
Lake Colac advocate revisits call for action
A long-time lake advocate and Colac Yacht Club member is calling on the Colac Otway Shire Council and the State Government to do more with one of Colac’s greatest assets – the lake.