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  • RISING COSTS: Extra funding approved for kinder playspace contract

    Colac Otway Shire Council has approved $350,000 for a Colac kindergarten playspace, despite two councillors raising concerns about increasing construction costs for the project.

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  • Not enough data on quakes

    Experts say Australia’s earthquake data does not date back far enough to determine whether the Colac district has seen a recent increase in activity.

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  • Beware of whitegoods scam

    Camperdown police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man duping local businesses at Camperdown between September and October.

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  • Broiler farm proposal

    A planning application seeking approval to build two free-range broiler farms at Birregurra to house more than 1.6 million chickens has been lodged with Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Warrion burglary charges

    Colac’s crime investigation unit officers have arrested a Colac man after a burglary and theft at the Warrion Cricket Club last month.

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  • Reserve masterplan released

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released its long-awaited Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan, promising a community hub, seasonal campground and upgraded sporting precinct.

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  • Lockatoos to be rolled out across Lorne

    Operation Lockatoo is proceeding in Lorne, in a bid to prevent cockatoo foraging.

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  • Rain, hail and shine at big flower show

    Despite the cold weather, the 111th Warrion Flower Show was a colourful success.

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