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Birregurra venue seeks permit
A wedding venue in Birregurra is seeking Colac Otway Shire Council permission to continue hosting events, after operating without the correct permit for several years.
Objections to supermarket plan
Landowners and a water authority have submitted objections to the proposed development of a new IGA supermarket on a vacant lot of land in Apollo Bay’s main street.
Kinder kids spread their wings
Apollo Bay kinder kids are exploring butterflies and learning their importance to sustaining a healthy ecosystem.
College to host animal nursery
Colac Secondary College’s animal nursery will once again showcase the Colac district’s cutest animals at this year’s Colac Show.
Applicant, opponents respond to hotel plan
Colac Otway Shire Council will hear from the applicant and objectors about a potential hotel in the city’s Dennis Street.
No approval for nature-strip planting
Climate Action Team members are frustrated that a nature-strip planting demonstration in Colac planned for this month cannot proceed because council guidelines were “under review”.
Tradition set to return
After a four-year hiatus, the 157th Colac Show will return this Saturday, keeping the historic local tradition alive.
‘Great comeback’ for showjumping
Irrewillipe’s Tim Clarke is expecting a great comeback for the showjumping event at this year’s Colac Show.