News

  • New rule for boaters on Lake Colac

    Boats must stay at least 100 metres from Lake Colac’s drainage outlet in the north-east corner of the lake.

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  • City deal projects on the agenda

    GORCAPA is working on a revised precinct masterplan for Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment, while the authority hopes a review for plans to upgrade the Apollo Bay harbour will be complete by November. 

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  • Pokies plan sparks debate

    Colac and district figures have weighed in on whether new $100 betting limits on pokies will change consumer behaviour.

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  • Council approves changes to local laws

    Changes to smoking laws, temporary accommodation rules and nature strip use will soon come into force across Surf Coast Shire Council.

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  • Surf Coast flushes fine away amid gender debate

    Surf Coast Shire Council has officially removed a fine for people entering changerooms or toilets of another gender, but councillors have assured the public they don’t expect a flood of men to invade women’s toilets.

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  • Roadside postal delivery coming for township

    Deans Marsh locals will get roadside mail deliveries, after a majority of residents voted for the new system in a recent Australia Post mail poll.

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  • From Mexico to Deans Marsh

    For a moment during the ceremony which certified him as an Australian citizen, Deans Marsh’s David Rubin de Celis Leal wondered if he was dreaming.

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  • Discussion time at Deans Marsh

    Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging locals to have their say on ways to achieve renewable energy in the Deans Marsh area, as part of the PowerMaD project.

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