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Plans for management group
Apollo Bay Community Voice leader Jane Gross says it hopes to establish a group to manage 69 McLachlan Street and work out how to best use the facility following the council’s shock decision to gift the old kinder site to the community.
Urgent work to repair erosion
Authorities will start “crucial work” on a major Apollo Bay beach next week to help withstand the recent impact of coastal erosion.
Organisers celebrate Motorfest
The second annual Colac Motorfest was a roaring success, with more than 2500 people visiting the showgrounds over the weekend.
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.
Race road closures concern residents
Road closures throughout the district for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Classic have raised concerns for Surf Coast residents.
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.