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CRIME DOWN: Offences at a 10-year low, but key measures are up
Crime in the Colac Otway Shire is continuing a downward trend, but drug possession, criminal damage and family violence order breaches are on the rise.
Photography provides release
Catching a moment in time is exactly what South Purrumbete’s Brooke Cummins loves about her style of photography.
Rallying for refugees
Colac and district refugee supporters say people should keep their eyes and hearts open to refugees, not just this week for National Refugee Week, but all year round.
Vandals target tree planting
An Apollo Bay resident says she was shocked to discover vandals had attacked new street trees planted in a busy part of town.
Homeless rate increases
Homelessness has increased 15 per cent in the Polwarth electorate in five years, a new report says.
Surf Coast going electric
A new electric vehicle charger at Surf Coast Shire Council’s Winchelsea works depot is helping the council progress towards zero-emission fleet vehicle goals.
District schools score funding for key projects
Eight Colac and district schools have received funding from the State Government for key maintenance projects.
