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  • Glass bins coming to public spaces

    Glass-only recycling bins will roll out in public places in Colac Otway Shire, but there’s no timeline for them yet.

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  • Bridge widening work at Carlisle River

    Carlisle River residents can expect traffic disruptions as Regional Roads Victoria does maintenance work on the main bridge over the Carlisle River over coming months.

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  • Dry July matches bureau’s predictions

    Predictions of drier-than-average weather have eventuated, with Colac receiving half its usual rain levels in July.

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  • CCMA welcomes a new leader

    A Colac environment authority will have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke to become the chief executive officer of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.

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  • Boom gates stay to stop Skenes short-cut

    A boom gate blocking the southern end of Skenes Creek’s Old Coach Road will remain in place to deter people from using it as a short-cut.

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  • Steve pours heart and soul into heavenly hot rod

    Steve McDonald estimates he’s poured about 6000 hours of work – blood, sweat and tears – into rebuilding a 1931 Ford Coupe hot rod.

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  • Pandemic study’s key findings

    Strong, visible leadership, consistent communication, fostering team-level wellbeing, self-care strategies and community gratitude were key to the health and wellbeing of health service staff during the pandemic.

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  • Origami spreads word

    Colac Area Health’s family and community programs team has showcased its service, while also uniting to highlight Victoria’s homelessness crisis.

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