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  • Students spreading the cheer

    The festive spirit was on show at Colac South West Primary School for the annual Christmas concert.

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  • ‘Groundbreaking’ project for Colac

    A proposed three-storey hotel in central Colac has received Colac Otway Shire Council’s tick of approval, signifying a “groundbreaking” development in the city.

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  • Oval lights plan on hold

    Colac Otway Shire Council will not apply for funding for a proposed lighting upgrade to Colac’s Lake Oval, choosing to present a united voice to the State Government for council’s two remaining Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grant applications.

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  • Beacon’s return requires funding

    Plans to reinstate a 160-year-old maritime beacon have stalled, with Colac Otway Shire Council saying funding is needed to progress the project.

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  • Barongarook residents consider legal action

    Barongarook homeowners are considering legal action against planning authority Colac Otway Shire Council, as the increase in silica dust covering their homes and flowing into water
    tanks causes significant health concerns.

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  • Fire victim yet to be named

    The identity of a man who died in a shed fire at Lorne is still unknown.

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  • Local performers excited for event

    Get your Santa hats ready, warm up the vocal chords and pack an umbrella – the stage is set for Colac’s big Christmas by the Lake event.

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  • Crew looks into Beeac grass fire

    Fire authorities are investigating whether an electric fence caused a grass fire at a Beeac property.

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