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  • Expansion for housing at Cobden

    Plans to expand Cobden’s town boundaries for more residential development just need the State Planning Minister’s tick of approval.

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  • Rivals unite to support cause

    A Colac mental health group is encouraging local sport stars, club volunteers and spectators to get vocal – on and off the netball court and football ground.

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  • DIRE PREDICTION: $600-million damage to Otway Coast within 20 years

    Storm surges and sea level rise could cause hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to Otway coastal communities, a new report warns, renewing calls to tackle climate change.

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  • No plans for upgrade

    Victoria’s Health Minister says there are currently no plans yet to upgrade Colac’s “cramped” urgent care centre.

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  • Big backing for Birregurra Rec Reserve

    The fight to replace Birregurra Recreation Reserve’s dilapidated clubrooms and changerooms has received a welcome boost, after supporters raised more than $45,000 for the cause.

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  • Software contract set

    Software licensing costs have come in about five per cent under budget for Colac Otway Shire Council.

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  • Law comments closing

    Colac Otway residents have until 5pm tomorrow to get comments in on a raft of proposed changes to the shire’s local laws.

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  • Lake Colac salinity flowing into river

    Authorities are keeping a close watch on how high salinity levels in overflow water from Lake Colac are impacting on the Barwon River.

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