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Composting is a team effort
Apollo Bay’s food waste crusaders are ready to let the world know about their high-tech operation doing its bit to protect the environment.
Close vote approves loo law amendment
New local laws have gained the seal of approval of Colac Otway Shire Council, including the removal of an old clause that discriminated against gender-diverse people using public toilets.
ORANGE OVATION: Our new marmalade capital
Birregurra is set to become Australia’s marmalade capital, playing host to the Dalemain Australian Marmalade Awards.
Go-ahead for Bay land auction
Apollo Bay’s former kindergarten site is going up for sale, despite a push to keep the site for an arts space or affordable housing.
Man faces arson charges after Beeac fire
Police have charged a man over alleged arson of a Beeac home earlier this month.
Swimmers make waves with colourful cozzies
Participants in Bluewater’s Aqua Balance group have made a splash, brightening up their sessions with colourful costumes.
Land value boosts Colac home’s auction price
A rundown three-bedroom home in Colac has sold at auction for almost $300,000, based on its land value.
Chinese tourists set to return
Colac Otway tourism businesses hope to see Chinese tourist numbers return to pre-COVID levels, with the country permitting its citizens to visit Australia.