News

  • Lobster market thrives locally

    A focus on exporting lobster has taken a back seat for the Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op, which has turned its attention to feeding the mouths of tourists who are taking advantage of its fresh produce.

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  • Garden at Cororooke intrigues and delights

    If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse into the almost-eight decades of Frances Albertella’s life and personality through her delightful Cororooke garden.

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  • Endless career paths at national sawmiller

    At the Colac site of Australia’s largest softwood sawmilling business AKD, the career opportunities are “endless”.

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  • School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture

    A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.

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  • Red-tape frustration grows

    Bass Strait Freight director David Harris says frustrations are growing with Colac Otway Shire Council, as his company hits more “preposterous” red tape in its bid to ship livestock from King Island to Apollo Bay.

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  • Truck-load of toys and joy

    A social group of bikies will put a smile on the faces of kids across the Colac district on Christmas Day after collecting $5000 worth of toys.

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  • Lamb exports to China to resume

    Colac’s Australian Lamb Company is set to resume export of frozen lamb, mutton, and offal products to China.

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  • Baking tradition brings festive joy

    Christmas baking is always a merry pastime, so it’s something Mercy Place activity assistant Barbara Moloney loves getting the residents involved in.

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