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Letters to the editor
The referendum on the Voice to parliament, and gender politics feature in today’s letters.
Well-deserved $2-million win
When the phone rang at 9.15pm on Sunday, Colac’s Peter Bartlett thought it would be one of those telemarketers and he admits, he was preparing to tell them what he thought of them…
Lake Purrumbete salmon release
Anglers can expect a bounty of salmon from Lake Purrumbete with the waterway’s latest fish release.
Pipeline work impacting road
Construction of the 19-kilometre underground pipeline linking Colac’s water supply to the Birregurra township and Geelong’s water supply is continuing, with works impacting travellers on the Colac-Lorne Road until mid-December.
Lake caravan park lease check
Councillors will have a public vote on the future tenant for the Lake Colac Holiday Park, rejecting a recommendation for council management to instead approve the lease.
Pupils dress for the occasion
Colac South-West Primary School has dressed for the occasion during Book Week, with lots of fun outfits and creative ideas on display.
Wattle Walk to celebrate spring
Friends of the Colac Botanic Gardens are hoping to share their traditional Wattle Walk with more people this year by hosting the annual event on Saturday.
Wild weekend in the Bay
Apollo Bay’s Bill Hurley-Fraser has worked on festivals around the world but says nothing compares with the vibe of this year’s Winter Wild driven by his home town’s community.