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House plans lodged for Wongarra property
A four-bedroom house proposed to be built on the Great Ocean Road would blend into the surroundings of the Wongarra area, planning documents say.
Taking care of heritage and history
For Robyn and Michael Barrand, living in their beautiful Colac home means taking care of heritage and history.
District rallies for crash victims
The community is rallying around a young family involved in a car crash north of Camperdown on Saturday, with a fundraiser amassing more than $160,000 in just two days to support the family during their recovery.
Father to donate $500 for threatening police
A Colac father who threatened to kill a police officer in an altercation involving his son has been ordered to donate $500 to the court.
Conviction, fine for theft
A Colac man who stole a $250 bike from outside a local supermarket has received a $300 fine and a mark on his criminal record.
Transparent and within budget goals for John
Long-time Colac resident John Knight wants to be part of a truthful and transparent council that lives within its means.
Lorne students bring to life original stage show
Lorne has been buzzing with “Pilkip-mania” as a rare, endangered, and also imaginary amphibious creature has been brought to life by the P-12 College’s whole-school production.
Support for council-operated saleyards
Colac district’s farming community has varying views on sale days and weighing, but there is support for Colac Regional Saleyards to remain in the hands of Colac Otway Shire Council.