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Catch puts coast in the spotlight
The father of an 11-year-old boy who caught a monster tuna off Cape Otway hopes Apollo Bay locals welcome them back after putting the town in the spotlight as a fishing hotspot.
New toilets get closer
Plans for a new $1.4-million toilet block in Colac’s Memorial Square are progressing, with Colac Otway Shire Council currently seeking tenders from builders.
Dip in accommodation numbers
Tourism numbers across the Colac district have been down these school holidays compared with previous years.
Cat curfew included in local law changes
A cat curfew, controls on burning rubbish, and a potential easing of rules banning alcohol consumption on council land feature in a host of proposed changes to Colac Otway Shire’s local laws.
Annual permit holders persist
GORCAPA has waived fees for annual permit holders at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve this month as the authority aims to work with the group hit hardest by plans to overhaul the park.
Colac waste project claims national award
A Colac project turning waste into energy has helped win a national award.
Opportunity to join cast of comedy stage show
The Colac Players theatre group are champing at the bit to celebrate their 80th anniversary this year, galloping towards a new stage production.
Big boost for region from community grants
Colac and district community causes are sharing in grants to hep people in need and boost community facilities.